Sources Effects and Risks of Ionizing Radiation United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) 2020/2021 Report ... exposure to ionizing radiation: 1 - Softcover

United Nations Publications

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9211392098 ISBN 13: 9789211392098

Publisher: United Nations Publications, 2023

Synopsis

The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) established by the General Assembly in 1955 assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation on human health and the environment. This is the last of four volumes of scientific annexes provide the supporting scientific deliberations for the UNSCEAR 2020/2021 report to the General Assembly. Annex D 'Evaluation of occupational exposure to ionizing radiation' presents the estimated average annual effective and collective doses to workers for each major work sector and sub-sector involving the use of ionizing radiation; estimated worldwide level of occupational exposure for different sectors involving exposure to natural sources and to human-made sources of radiation; and analysis of temporal trends in occupational exposure. It is based on data provided by United Nations Member States and international organizations, as well as peer reviewed literature and national reports on radiation exposure to workers

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Edition details

• Publisher: United Nations Publications
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9211392098
• ISBN 13: 9789211392098
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 162