Health Risks From Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation: BEIR VII, Phase 2: 7 - Softcover

National Research Council; Division On Earth And Life Studies; Board On Radiation Effects Research; Committee To Assess Health Risks From Exposure To Low Levels Of Ionizing Radiation

Softcover

ISBN 10: 030909156X ISBN 13: 9780309091565

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2006

Synopsis

BEIR VII develops the most up-to-date and comprehensive risk estimates for cancer and other health effects from exposure to low-level ionizing radiation. It is among the first reports of its kind to include detailed estimates for cancer incidence in addition to cancer mortality. In general, BEIR VII supports previously reported risk estimates for cancer and leukemia, but the availability of new and more extensive data have strengthened confidence in these estimates. A comprehensive review of available biological and biophysical data supports a "linear-no-threshold" (LNT) risk modela "that the risk of cancer proceeds in a linear fashion at lower doses without a threshold and that the smallest dose has the potential to cause a small increase in risk to humans. The report is from the Board on Radiation Research Effects that is now part of the newly formed Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board.

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Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 030909156X
• ISBN 13: 9780309091565
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 422