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Main Title Perspective on Potential Radiation Hazards.
Author Cassad, James Robert ;
CORP Author Bureau of Radiological Health, Rockville, Md.
Year Published 1969
Report Number Seminar Paper-004;
Stock Number PB-184 782
Additional Subjects ( X rays ; Radiation hazards) ; Dose rate ; Mathematical prediction ; Neoplasms ; Gamma rays ; Aging(Physiology) ; Health physics ;
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NTIS  PB-184 782 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract The discussion attempts to show where opinions on potential radiation hazards are based on fact, extrapolation, or pure speculation. It is obvious that the low dose effects of radiation postulated are almost entirely based on extrapolation and speculation. This discussion also attempts to show that, assuming the extrapolations performed are valid (which they most certainly are not), the magnitude of any potential hazard of medical x-ray to general public under current radiological practice is almost unobservable. The author emphasizes that this does not mean that safety precautions need not be observed but rather that, if they are utilized and unnecessary x-radiation is eliminated, the public should have no fear of potential consequences of medical x-rays. (Author)
PUB Date Free Form Jun 69,
Category Codes 6R; 923
NTIS Prices PC A02 MF A01
Document Type NT
Cataloging Source NTIS/MT
Control Number 326509675
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