SOMATIC RADIATION DOSE FOR THE GENERAL POPULATION. The report of the Ad Hoc Committee of the National Committee on Radiation Protection and Measurements, May 6, 1959
At its meeting in November 1958, the executive committee of the National Committee on Radiation Protection and Measurements undertook to re-examine the problem of exposure of the population to man-made radiations from the point of view of somatic effects as distinct from genetic effects. It was concluded that the present data are still insufficient to establish the character of the doseresponse curve for somatic effects. It was also concluded that at present there is insufficient knowledge of the mecharisms involved to serve as a guide in areas where the data are not available. The committee favored prudence in estimating the effect of low doses. It was decided to adopt as an assumption that a propertional relationship between dose and effect effets. This signifies that no threshold exists, that the radistion dose is completely cumulative, and that the effect is independent of the rate at which the radiation is delivered. The assumptions on which these conclusions were reached are briefly outlined and are discussed. (C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-008636
- OSTI ID:
- 4189779
- Journal Information:
- Science See Saiensu, Vol. Vol: 131; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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