Mathematical model for assessing radiation hormesis

Journal Article · Sun Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1997 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society

OSTI ID:552360

Sandquist, G M ^[1]; Rogers, V C ^[2]

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1. Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)
2. Rogers & Associates, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)

A general mathematical model has been developed and evaluated that incorporates both cancer induction based on the usual linear dose model observed at high exposure levels and a cancer hormesis suppression model. It is well established that ionizing radiation is capable of inducing certain types of cancer in both animals and humans at very large radiation doses. However, there is a growing body of evidence and awareness that at low radiation doses, ionizing radiation can be hormetic and suppress the occurrence of cancer.

• OSTI ID: 552360
• Report Number(s): CONF-971125--
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Journal Name: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society Vol. 77; ISSN 0003-018X; ISSN TANSAO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

56 BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
APPLIED STUDIES
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
DISEASE INCIDENCE
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MAN
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
NEOPLASMS
PROBABILITY
RISK ASSESSMENT