On the Problem of Radiation Risks from Serial Radiographic Studies. Position Taken Association of German Radiologists

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1962 · Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0028-1114056· OSTI ID:4733233

Melching, H. J.; Beck, H. R.; Scherer, E.

The possible effects of diagnostic x rays on health are discussed, particularly with respect to leukemogenesis and genetic mutations. It is estimated that, in general, by the use of modern techniques single radiation exposures during radiologic studies deliver approximates 0.2--0.5 r to skin, 0.01--0.1 r to bone marrow, and 0.05--0.2 mr to gonads. Attempts were made to assess the risk of leukemia from doses in radiologic procedures, on the basis of the experience in Hiroshima and in radiology; however, the absence of threshold doses in the phenomena allowed only speculative assessment of the risk. Until the probability of the longterm detrimental effects of radiation can be expressed on a mathematical basis, the relatively slight risks of diagnostic doses can only be contrasted to the expected medical benefits. Doses of 0.1 mr to the bone marrow or gonads in diagnostic studies do not exceed the mean yearly dose from natural, background sources.

• Research Organization: Universitat, Freiburg i.B.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-17-008439
• OSTI ID: 4733233
• Journal Information: Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift, Journal Name: Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift Journal Issue: 40 Vol. 87; ISSN 0012-0472
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BACKGROUND
BONE MARROW
DIAGNOSIS
ENERGY LEVELS
GENETICS
GONADS
HEALTH AND SAFETY
LEUKEMIA
MATHEMATICS
MUTATIONS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIOGRAPHY
SKIN
THRESHOLD DOSE
X RADIATION