Radiation: Effects and Sources

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organizationUnited Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)
dc.date.accessioned2016-10-11T19:59:50Z
dc.date.available2016-10-11T19:59:50Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionThis booklet explains the nature of ionising radiation, its effects on humans and the environment, and the principal natural and artificial sources of radiation exposure. It describes the physical principles of radiation, radiation quantities and exposure pathways before examining biological effects, including early and delayed health effects, impacts on children, embryos and future generations, and effects on animals and plants. The publication summarises evidence from epidemiological studies, clinical investigations, laboratory research and assessments of populations exposed through medical procedures, occupational activities and major nuclear accidents. It also outlines exposure from natural background radiation, medical applications, industrial uses, nuclear power, nuclear weapons and consumer products, presenting scientific information derived primarily from evaluations of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation.en
dc.description.urihttp://web.unep.org/inquiry
dc.formatpdf
dc.identifier.isbn978-92-807-3517-8
dc.identifier.otherDEW/1937/NA
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7790
dc.languageEnglish
dc.languageArabic
dc.languageChinese
dc.languageCzech
dc.languageDutch
dc.page.number68 p.
dc.relation.TableOfContentsIntroduction What Is Radiation? Some history Some basics Radioactive decay and half-lives Radiation units Penetration power of radiation What Does Radiation Do to Us? Effects on humans Early health effects Delayed health effects Effects on offspring Effects on animals and plants Relationship of radiation doses and effects Where Does Radiation Come From? Natural sources Cosmic sources Terrestrial sources Sources in food and drink Artificial sources Medical applications Nuclear weapons Nuclear reactors Industrial and other applications Average radiation exposure to public and workers
dc.relation.ispartofRadiation: doses, effects, risks
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subject.sdgSDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
dc.titleRadiation: Effects and Sourcesen
dc.title.alternativeالإشعاع: الآثار والمصادرar
dc.title.alternative辐射：影响与来源zh
dc.title.alternativeZáření: účinky a zdrojecs
dc.title.alternativeStraling: Effecten en Bronnennl
dc.typeTechnical guideline
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