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Title: The risk equivalent of an exposure to-, versus a dose of radiation

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OSTI ID:6352291

The long-term potential carcinogenic effects of low-level exposure (LLE) are addressed. The principal point discussed is linear, no-threshold dose-response curve. That the linear no-threshold, or proportional relationship is widely used is seen in the way in which the values for cancer risk coefficients are expressed - in terms of new cases, per million persons exposed, per year, per unit exposure or dose. This implies that the underlying relationship is proportional, i.e., ''linear, without threshold''. 12 refs., 9 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
6352291
Report Number(s):
BNL-39618; CONF-8611150-4; ON: DE87008448; TRN: 87-023826
Resource Relation:
Conference: International conference on non-military radiation emergencies, Washington, DC, USA, 19 Nov 1986; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English