Quantifying the risks of radiation exposure
Date
1986-09
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
The considerations leading to the recommendation of dose-equivalent limits by the International Commision for Radiological Protection are outlined. The dose-equivalent limits are based on radiation risk factors estimated from effects of radiation observed over many decades. These limits are designed to ensure that radiation exposure does not entail a greater risk than that experienced in other safe occupations or accepted by the general public in everyday life. The risk factors should, however, not be used to assess the risk to patients from diagnostic procedures.
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The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
CITATION: Wasserman, H.J. 1986. Quantifying the risks of radiation exposure. South African Medical Journal, 70:333-336.
CITATION: Wasserman, H.J. 1986. Quantifying the risks of radiation exposure. South African Medical Journal, 70:333-336.
Keywords
Radiation -- Risk assessment, Radiation -- Risk management, Radiation -- Safety measures
Citation
Wasserman, H.J. 1986. Quantifying the risks of radiation exposure. South African Medical Journal, 70:333-336.