Radiation standards and hazards
- 1 January 1991
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Education
- Vol. 34 (3) , 260-265
- https://doi.org/10.1109/13.85084
Abstract
The concepts of radiation dose, dose equivalent, and related terms are defined and methods for measuring them are described. The various health effects of radiation-acute radiation sickness, cancer, genetic disease, and developmental deficiencies from in utero exposure-are discussed, and the risks are quantified. For perspective, risks from radiation are compared with common risks in our lives. It is concluded that radiation exposures of 1 rem per year or less represent only very minor increments in the multitude of risks faced by everyoneKeywords
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