Abstract:The health effects of low-dose ionizing radiation are critical in such important fields as X-ray imaging, radiotherapy and nuclear energy. However, all existing and potential applications are being challenged by public concerns and regulatory constraints. The goal was to review the literature in which health damage caused by radiation is assessed. An extensive search on PubMed was made. Particular attention was paid to articles cited in comprehensive reviews of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the 201… Show more
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