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Addresses the effects of exposure to low dose LET (Linear Energy Transfer) ionizing radiation and human health. This work includes detailed risk estimates for cancer incidence in addition to cancer mortality. It also develops comprehensive risk estimates for cancer and other health effects from exposure to low-level ionizing radiation.

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Author:   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
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.184kg
ISBN:  

9780309091565

ISBN 10:   030909156
Pages:   422
Publication Date:   23 April 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Public Summary & Executive Summary; 3 1 Background Information; 4 2 Molecular and Cellular Responses to Ionizing Radiation; 5 3 Radiation-Induced Cancer: Mechanisms, Quantitative Experimental Studies and the Role of Genetic Factors; 6 4 Heritable Genetic Effects of Radiation in Human Populations; 7 5 Background for Epidemiologic Methods; 8 6 Atomic Bomb Survivor Studies; 9 7 Medical Radiation Studies; 10 8 Occupational Radiation Studies; 11 9 Environmental Radiation Studies; 12 10 Integration of Biology and Epidemiology; 13 11 Risk Assessment Models and Methods; 14 12 Estimating Cancer Risk; 15 13 Summary and Research Needs; 16 Appendix A: Basic Biological and Genetic Concepts; 17 Appendix B: Commetary on Radiation from Medical Procedures in the Pathogenesis of Cancer and Ischemic Heart Disease: Dose-Response Studies with Physicians per 100,000 Populations ; 18 Appendix C: Issues Raised by the Institute for Energy and Environment Research (IEER); 19 Appendix D: Hormesis; 20 Appendix E: Fifteen-Country Workers Study; 21 References; 22 Glossary; 23 Committee Biographies; 24 Index

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