@article{MAKHILLERJ20137428417, title = {Measurement of Ionizing Radiation Level in an High Altitude Town of Imesi-Ile, Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria}, journal = {Environmental Research Journal}, volume = {7}, number = {4}, pages = {79-82}, year = {2013}, issn = {1994-5396}, doi = {erj.2013.79.82}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1994-5396&doi=erj.2013.79.82}, author = {L.}, keywords = {Ionizing radiation,absorbed dose,environment,effective dose,value}, abstract = {The present research attempts to measure background ionizing radiation in an high altitude town of Imesi-Ile, Osun State, Southwestern, Nigeria. The measurements were carried out in 20 locations within the town using portable Digilert 50 Nuclear Radiation monitor. The absorbed dose rates obtained ranges from 26.6-48.6 nGy h-1 with a mean value 37.19 nGy h-1. The estimated annual effective dose is 0.46 mSv. This value is less than annual dose unit of 1 mSv recommended by UNSCEA for normal environment.} }