FALLOUT--ONE OF SEVERAL SOURCES OF RADIATION EXPOSURE TO THE TOTAL POPULATION

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1960 · J. Nuclear Med.

OSTI ID:4140255

Dunham, C L

The biological consequences of radioactive fall-out from nuclear weapons tests are discussed. It is pointed out that actaal data are practically non-existent on the effects in humans of radiation exposures involving the low total doses and low dose rates associated with present levels of fallout. Any exposure to radiation may be assumed to involve some degree of risk and is therefore undesirable unless there is adequate reason for the exposure. Standards for the evaluation of risk from fall-out are discussed. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C.
• NSA Number: NSA-14-014972
• OSTI ID: 4140255
• Journal Information: J. Nuclear Med., Journal Name: J. Nuclear Med. Vol. Vol: 1
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONTAMINATION
FALLOUT
HEALTH AND SAFETY
MAN
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
POPULATIONS
QUANTITY RATIO
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION PROTECTION
STANDARDS