A Catalog of Risks
- 1 June 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Health Physics
- Vol. 36 (6) , 707-722
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00004032-197906000-00007
Abstract
Information on risks is collected from various sources and converted into loss of life expectancy throughout life and in various age ranges. Risks included are radiation, accidents of various types, various diseases, overweight, tobacco use, alcohol and drugs, coffee, saccharin, oral contraceptive, occupational risks, socioeconomic factors, marital status, geography, serving in USA armed forces in Vietnam, catastrophic events, energy production and technology in general. Information is also included on methods for reducing risks, risks in individual actions, very hazardous activities and priorities and perspective. Risks of natural and occupational radiation and exposure to radioactivity from the nuclear industry are compared with risks of similar or competing activities.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Relative Risks of Saccharin and Calorie IngestionScience, 1978