| Description |
1 online resource (1 PDF file (xxiv, 318 pages)) : illustrations (some color). |
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Consensus study report
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Consensus study report.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-265). |
| Contents |
Front Matter -- Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Low-Dose Radiation Exposures and Health Effects -- 3. Scientific Basis for Radiation Protection -- 4. Status of Low-Dose Radiation Research -- 5. Prioritized Research Agenda -- 6. Essential Components of the Low-Dose Radiation Program -- References -- Appendix A: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 -- Appendix B: Committee and Staff Biographies -- Appendix C: Information-Gathering Meetings -- Appendix D: Projects Designated by the Department of Energy as "Low-Dose Radiation Projects" Carried Out at National Laboratories (20162021) -- Appendix E: Unedited Responses from Radiation Facilities. |
| Summary |
"Radiation exposure at low doses (below 100 milligray) or low-dose rates (less than 5 milligray per hour) occurs in a wide range of medical, industrial, military, and commercial settings. The effects of exposure at these levels are not fully understood, but there are long-standing concerns that such exposure could negatively affect human health. Although cancer has been linked to low-dose radiation exposure for decades, there is increasing evidence that low-dose radiation exposure may also be associated with cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, immune dysfunction, and cataracts. Recent advances in research, new tools, and a coordinated multidisciplinary research program could help fill knowledge gaps about the health impacts of low-dose radiation exposures. This report calls for the development of a U.S. research program to study how low doses of radiation affect cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and other disease risks. Research should also better define the impacts of radiation doses, dose rates, types of radiation, and exposure duration. The report estimates $100 million annually for the next 15 years would be required to conduct epidemiological and biological research, and to establish an infrastructure for research"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Funding |
This activity was supported by a contract between the National Academy of Sciences and the Department of Energy. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or agency that provided support for the project. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Radiation.
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Radiation dosimetry.
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Radiography, Medical -- Safety measures.
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Radiation -- Dosage.
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Research.
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United States |
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dosimetry. |
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research (function) |
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Radiation |
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Radiation dosimetry |
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Radiography, Medical -- Safety measures |
| Added Author |
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Developing a Long-Term Strategy for Low-Dose Radiation Research in the United States, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Leveraging advances in modern science to revitalize low-dose radiation research in the United States. Washington, DC : The National Academies Press, [2022] 9780309275774 (OCoLC)1330197924 |
| ISBN |
9780309275798 (ebook) |
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0309275792 (ebook) |
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9780309275774 (paperback) |
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