Uses and Abuses of Models in Radiation Risk Management
Journal Article
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· Radiation Protection Management
OSTI ID:15001427
This paper is a high-level overview of managing risks to workers, public, and the environment. It discusses the difference between a model and a hypothesis. The need for models in risk assessment is justified, and then it is shown that radiation risk models that are useable in risk management are highly simplistic. The weight of evidence is considered for and against the linear non-threshold (LNT) model for carcinogenesis and heritable ill-health that is currently the basis for radiation risk management. Finally, uses and misuses of this model are considered. It is concluded that the LNT model continues to be suitable for use as the basis for radiation protection.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 15001427
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-36701; TRN: US200425%%162
- Journal Information:
- Radiation Protection Management, Vol. 15, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: 10 Dec 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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