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A study to determine the feasibility of conducting epidemiologic investigations of the health effects of low-level ionizing radiation. Phase I report. Interim technical report 3 July 79-15 January 80

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6602010
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This is the six-month interim report of 'A Study to Determine the Feasibility of Conducting Epidemiologic Investigations of the Health Effects of Low-Level Ionizing Radiation', begun July 3, 1979. The study defines low-level radiation as either doses up to 5 rem (whole-body) per year or doses up to 50 rem (whole body) cumulative. The overall intent of the study is a dual one: (1) to insure that all likely exposed population groups are identified, and (2) to determine at the operational level the requirements for feasibility, i.e. study design, data gathering, information potential and cost for future epidemiologic studies of low-level radiation exposure. Three criteria were developed to select the best prospects for in-depth feasibility studies of the dose-response relationship in the low-dose range. A rigorous application of these criteria would have eliminated all candidates from consideration. Nevertheless, the authors selected seven broadly-defined low-exposure groups that seemed most promising. These groups were exposed to either occupational or diagnostic medical radiation. In addition, owing to strong public interest, the authors selected three groups with special environmental radiation exposures, although this was not specifically required by the contract.
Research Organization:
Equifax, Inc., Reading, MA (USA). Health Systems Div.
OSTI ID:
6602010
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-1174
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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