strategy
Reducing radiation effects
Synonyms:
Protecting from exposure to radiationAvoiding radiation damage
Establishing radiation protection
Protecting against radiation
Reducing radiation risks
Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends the reduction of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation through development and implementation of appropriate national legislation, standards and enforcement procedures on the basis of existing international guidelines.
Narrower:
Reducing risk of radiation accidentsDeveloping radiation handling techniquesIncreasing reflection of solar radiationProtecting against non ionizing radiationPreventing impacts of ultraviolet radiationAssessing radiation for safe and effective useEnforcing radiation exposure standards and lawsTaking measures to mitigate the health effects of increasing ultraviolet radiation Facilitates:
Taking radiation risksUsing ionizing radiation Facilitated by:
Researching radiationReporting radiation risksProtesting against radiation pollutionReducing uncertainty of toxicity thresholds Problems:
Abusive experimentation on humansHarmful biological effects of ionizing radiation
Radiation damage to materials
Uncertain toxicity thresholds
Unethical practice of radiology
Values:
IllRiskDamageExposureAvoidanceUnexposedProtectionOverexposureUnderexposureOverprotectiveness Organizations:
International Radiation Protection Association Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences → RadiationType Classification:
F: Exceptional strategies