PRESENT-DAY ASSESSMENTS OF RADIATION HAZARDS

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1961 · Phys. in Med. Biol.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/6/2/201· OSTI ID:4828599

Lindell, B

Present-day knowledge of the biological effects of ionizing radiation are reviewed together with available information on current levels of exposure. Although our experience has increased over the last few years, it is still not possible to answer the question whether low doses of radiation do in fact produce any harmful effects. On the other hand, the maximum risk of such effects occurring can be assessed, and it is evident that the number of persons affected will not be sufficiently high to be statistically detectable in any exposed group unless the dose substantially exceeds the limits at present recommended as permissible. Special emphasis is given to a survey of the data which are usually taken as the basis for assessment of the risk of radiationinduced somatic effects. The review of present radiation levels includes medical and occupational exposure as well as environmental contamination. The mechanism of fallout of fission products from nuclear test explosions and the subsequent transport of these products through the food-chains to the human body is now essentially better understood than was the case a few years ago. (auth)

• Research Organization: Radiofysiska Institutionen, Stockholm
• NSA Number: NSA-16-020898
• OSTI ID: 4828599
• Journal Information: Phys. in Med. Biol., Journal Name: Phys. in Med. Biol. Vol. Vol: 6
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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BIBLIOGRAPHY
BODY
CONTAMINATION
DETECTION
ENVIRONMENT
FALLOUT
FISSION PRODUCTS
FOOD
FOOD CHAIN
HEALTH AND SAFETY
INSPECTION
IRRADIATION
MAN
MEDICINE
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION EFFECTS
REVIEW
SAFETY
STANDARDS
STATISTICS