Risk estimation and decision making: the health effects on populations of exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Pediatr. Dent.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6300607

Fabrikant, J I

Presented is a background for an understanding of the potential health effects in populations exposed to low-level radiation. Discussed is the knowledge about the health effects of low-level radiation. Comments on how the risks of radiation-induced cancer and genetically-related ill-health in man may be estimated, the sources of the scientific and epidemiological data, the dose-response models used, and the uncertainties which limit precise estimates of excess risks from radiation. Also discussed are the implications of numerical risk estimation for radiation protection and decision-making for public health policy.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6300607
• Journal Information: Pediatr. Dent.; (United States), Journal Name: Pediatr. Dent.; (United States) Vol. 3:2; ISSN PEDED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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