Regional characteristics in bioelemental status of clean-up workers of the Chernobyl aftermath who live in the Northwest of Russia based on their radiation history
Concentrations of 30 chemicals were determined in hair of 332 clean-up workers of the Chernobyl aftermath who live in various areas of the Northwest of Russia using mass-spectrometry. Their bioelemental status was assessed by the following parameters: territory of residence, external radiation dose, year and duration of participation in recovery activities.