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POINT/COUNTERPOINT: The LNT model is appropriate for the estimation of risk from low-level (less than 100 mSv/year) radiation, and low levels of radon in homes should be considered harmful to health

Journal Article · · Medical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1118/1.598207· OSTI ID:1777129
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  1. BATTELLE (PACIFIC NW LAB)
  2. GEORGE A GRANT INC
  3. University of Pittsburgh
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This is a "Point/Counterpoint" editorial in which PNNL's Daniel J. Strom favored both propositions and rebutted both Bernard L. Cohen (University of Pittsburgh, Emeritus Professor) and John Cameron (University of Wisconsin, Emeritus Professor). Dr. Strom contends that the linear, nonthreshold (LNT) dose-response model is appropirate for radiation protection purposes, even though it does not fit all data for cancer mortality. Dr. Strom also reviews the evidence for carcinogenicity of low-levels of radon found in homes, and concludes that they are hazardous.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1777129
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-36965
Journal Information:
Medical Physics, Journal Name: Medical Physics Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 25
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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