Problem
Long-term hazards of exposure to radiation
Other Names:
Hazards of low-level exposure to radiation Nature:
Safety thresholds for radiation have not fully taken into account long-term effects, especially those resulting from low-level exposure for extended periods of time. Whereas the effects for higher levels of exposure, such as those from nuclear weapons have been monitored, far less attention has been accorded to effects which may, for example, only appear to result in a higher vulnerability to leukaemia.
Broader Problems:
Harmful biological effects of ionizing radiation Narrower Problems:
Health hazards of uraniumExcessive occupational exposure to radiation Aggravates:
Leukaemia References:
Sutcliffe, Charles: The Dangers of Low Level RadiationUnited Nations: Biological and Environmental Effects of Low-Level Radiation: proceedings of a symposium on biological Subject(s):
Fundamental Sciences → RadiationSocietal Problems → Hazards
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST