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3. SUMMARY OF HEALTH EFFECTS OF IONIZING RADIATION
www.atsdr.cdc.govIonizing radiation is a form of radiation with sufficient energy to remove electrons from their atomic or molecular orbital shells in the tissues they penetrate (Borek 1993). These ionizations, received in sufficient quantities over a period of time, can result in tissue damage and disruption of cellular function
RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION Notes - National Institute of Open ...
www.nios.ac.in36.3 Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the Human Body In the last few decades, number of people being exposed to ionizing radiation has increased tremendously, especially people involved in the mining of uranium ores, patients treated with -radiations and technical people using X-rays and other radioactive isotopes. Before
Radiation Safety Training Module: Diagnostic Radiology ...
www.aerb.gov.inJUSTIFICATION •The most common type of ionizing radiation used in medicine all over the world are X-rays since its discovery. •There are obvious benefits from medical uses of X-rays , however there are well established health risks from radiation if improperly applied. Hence every medical procedure involving radiation needs to be justified.
RADIATION PROTECTION AND SAFETY IN …
www-pub.iaea.orgFOREWORD The use of ionizing radiation, particularly in medicine and industry, is growing throughout the world, with further expansion likely …