Disposal of low-level radioactive waste. Impact on the medical profession

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.254.17.2449· OSTI ID:6314944

Brill, D R; Allen, E W; Lutzker, L G; McKusick, K A; Petersen, R J; Powell, O M; Weir, G J

During 1985, low-level radioactive waste disposal has become a critical concern. The issue has been forced by the threatened closure of the three commercial disposal sites. The medical community has used radioactive isotopes for decades in nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, radioimmunoassay, and biomedical research. Loss of disposal capacity for radioactive wastes generated by these activities, by the suppliers of radioisotopes, and by pharmaceutical companies will have a profound impact on the medical profession.

• Research Organization: Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
• OSTI ID: 6314944
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 17
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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