Radiation carcinogenesis and radiological protection

Journal Article · Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1979 · Environ. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0013-9351(79)90147-6· OSTI ID:5388735

Dolphin, G W

With the publication of the latest recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection, several new issues have arisen. The Commission arrives at its recommendations for dose limits using a theoretical or predictive method making use of the data on risks of cancer in populations who have been accidentally or iatrogenically exposed. The issues of importance in this method are discussed, particularly the concept of acceptable risk. An aternative method for setting dose limits, a pragmatic method, involves the study of the cancer incidence in radiation workers and a comparison with cancer incidence in other occupations and industries.

• Research Organization: National Radiological Protection Board, Harwell, England
• OSTI ID: 5388735
• Journal Information: Environ. Res.; (United States), Vol. 18:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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