Findings of a Survey of X-Ray Units: Oregon's Radiological Health Program

Abstract

AFIELD survey of X-ray units used by all types of practitioners for diagnostic work was made in Oregon during 1958 and 1959 as part of the State's recently developed radio¬ logical health program. Results of this survey, along with a summary of the efficacy of steps that can be taken to protect the population from unnecessary exposure, are presented in this paper. Administrative and technical details of