摘要：This study aimed at characterizing the total radiation emanating from waste dumpsites across the city of Ibadan. Results of the investigation revealed that the mean annual absorbed dose rate from the waste dumpsites in the city is 26.2 μSv year-1, which is far lower than the average of 70 μSv year-1 put forward by United Nations Scientific Committee on Effect of Atomic Radiation. Thus, there should be no fear of serious health hazards due to the exposure level of the emitted radiation on the entire populace of the city of Ibadan. However, focus should be on the proper management of the waste generated in the city to prevent outbreak of diseases, better improve the environment and conserve natural resources.
