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THE SHORTENING OF LIFE BY CHRONIC WHOLE-BODY IRRADIATION

Journal Article · · Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Therapy Nuclear Medicine
OSTI ID:4341860
A statistical analysis was made of data on the effect of chronic irradiation on life span. Data on radiation injuries in mice were analyzed in terms of the Gompertz function in such a way that the resulting curves are internally consisttion dose for those occupationally exposed is 210 r at age 60. On the basis of the assumptions presented, life shortening of about 8 months is to be expected following chronic exposure to 0.05 r per day. If 500 r is assumed to be the average dose accumulated up to age 60, the life-shortening is estimated at 1.5 years. (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-003512
OSTI ID:
4341860
Journal Information:
Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Therapy Nuclear Medicine, Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Therapy Nuclear Medicine Vol. Vol: 78
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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