Publications by Moazzem Hossain Miah

Publications by authors named "Moazzem Hossain Miah"

Life (Basel)

March 2021

The study measured the levels of radionuclides (Ra, Th, K, Cs) in soil and tea leaves from the Udalia Tea Estate in Chittagong, Bangladesh, using high purity germanium γ-ray spectrometry.
Average concentrations of these radionuclides were lower in tea leaves compared to the soil, and the transfer factors indicated a relatively low uptake of radionuclides from soil to tea.
The estimated radiation dose from drinking tea was considered low and below the UNSCEAR reference limit, suggesting minimal health risks, but ongoing monitoring of radiation levels in tea is recommended to ensure safety.

- Moazzem Hossain Miah's recent research focuses on the transfer of radionuclides from soil to tea leaves, specifically assessing the potential health risks associated with radioactivity from tea consumption in Bangladesh.
- The study involved measuring the concentrations of radionuclides (Ra, Th, K, Cs) in both soil and tea leaves from the Udalia Tea Estate, employing high purity germanium (HPGe) γ-ray spectrometry for accurate detection.
- Findings revealed varying concentrations of radionuclides in soil (e.g., Ra: 34-45 Bq/kg, Th: 50-63 Bq/kg) with corresponding levels in tea leaves, highlighting concerns for the health of the local population due to exposure through tea drinking.