Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alpha-Emitters
Title | Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alpha-Emitters PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 623 |
Release | 1988-02-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309037891 |
This book describes hazards from radon progeny and other alpha-emitters that humans may inhale or ingest from their environment. In their analysis, the authors summarize in one document clinical and epidemiological evidence, the results of animal studies, research on alpha-particle damage at the cellular level, metabolic pathways for internal alpha-emitters, dosimetry and microdosimetry of radionuclides deposited in specific tissues, and the chemical toxicity of some low-specific-activity alpha-emitters. Techniques for estimating the risks to humans posed by radon and other internally deposited alpha-emitters are offered, along with a discussion of formulas, models, methods, and the level of uncertainty inherent in the risk estimates.
Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alpha-Emitters
Title | Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alpha-Emitters PDF eBook |
Author | Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiations |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Pages | 580 |
Release | 1988-01-15 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9780309589345 |
This book describes hazards from radon progeny and other alpha-emitters that humans may inhale or ingest from their environment. In their analysis, the authors summarize in one document clinical and epidemiological evidence, the results of animal studies, research on alpha-particle damage at the cellular level, metabolic pathways for internal alpha-emitters, dosimetry and microdosimetry of radionuclides deposited in specific tissues, and the chemical toxicity of some low-specific-activity alpha-emitters. Techniques for estimating the risks to humans posed by radon and other internally deposited alpha-emitters are offered, along with a discussion of formulas, models, methods, and the level of uncertainty inherent in the risk estimates.
HEALTH RISKS OF RADON AND OTHER INTERNALLY DEPOSITED ALPHA EMITTERS, BEIR 4
Title | HEALTH RISKS OF RADON AND OTHER INTERNALLY DEPOSITED ALPHA EMITTERS, BEIR 4 PDF eBook |
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Release | 1988 |
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COMMITTEE ON THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF IONIZING RADIATIVES.
The Effects on Populations of Exposure to Internally Deposited Alpha-emitting Radionuclides, 1987
Title | The Effects on Populations of Exposure to Internally Deposited Alpha-emitting Radionuclides, 1987 PDF eBook |
Author | J. I. Fabrikant |
Publisher | |
Pages | 16 |
Release | 1987 |
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Ionizing Radiation, Part 2
Title | Ionizing Radiation, Part 2 PDF eBook |
Author | IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans |
Publisher | |
Pages | 620 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Accidents, Radiation |
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Evaluates the evidence for carcinogenicity of ionizing radiation from internally deposited radionuclides. The radionuclides considered belong to two broad categories, those that emit a-particles (helium nuclei) and those that emit b-particles (electrons).
Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alphaemitters/Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiations, Board on Radiation Effects Research, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council
Title | Health Risks of Radon and Other Internally Deposited Alphaemitters/Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiations, Board on Radiation Effects Research, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council Staff |
Publisher | |
Pages | 619 |
Release | 1988-01-01 |
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ISBN | 9780608029603 |
WHO Handbook on Indoor Radon
Title | WHO Handbook on Indoor Radon PDF eBook |
Author | World Health Organization |
Publisher | World Health Organization |
Pages | 111 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 9241547677 |
This handbook focuses on residential radon exposure from a public health point of view and provides detailed recommendations on reducing health risks from radon and sound policy options for preventing and mitigating radon exposure. The material in the handbook reflects the epidemiological evidence that indoor radon exposure is responsible for a substantial number of lung cancers in the general population. Information is provided on the selection of devices to measure radon levels and on procedures for the reliable measurement of these levels. Discussed also are control options for radon in new dwellings, radon reduction in existing dwellings as well as assessment of the costs and benefits of different radon prevention and remedial actions. Also covered are radon risk communication strategies and organization of national radon programs.--Publisher's description.