Published 1977 | Version v1
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The biophysical basis of radiation protection

Creators

  • 1. Atomic Energy Board, Pelindaba, Pretoria (South Africa). Isotopes and Radiation Div.

Description

The effects of ionozing radiation on the human body are described, including acute effects as well as the long-term effects of small doses on which radiation protection norms are based. It is concluded that more is known about radiation hazards than that of any other toxic agent. Consequently, these norms are well established internationally since 1928 by the International Commission on Radiological Protection

Abstract (Afrikaans)

Die gevolge van ioniserende straling op die menslike liggaam word beskrywe, insluitende die akute simptome sowel as die langtermyneffekte van klein dosisse waarop stralingsbeskermingsnorme gebaseer is. Daar word besluit dat meer bekend is oor stralingsgevare as oor enige ander gevaarhoudende stof. Gevolglik is hierdie norme goed gevestig sedert 1928 deur die Internasionale Kommissie op Stralingsbeskerming

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
School on chemistry in nuclear technology, Johannesburg, 24-26 October 1977
Imprint Pagination
p. 203-217.
Report number
INIS-mf--4203

Conference

Title
School on chemistry in nuclear technology.
Dates
24 - 26 Oct 1977.
Place
Johannesburg, South Africa.

INIS

Country of Publication
South Africa
Country of Input or Organization
South Africa
INIS RN
9376121
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BACKGROUND RADIATION; BIOPHYSICS; DOSE LIMITS; GAMMA RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; IRRADIATION; MAN; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION HAZARDS; RADIATION PROTECTION
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; HAZARDS; HEALTH HAZARDS; MAMMALS; PRIMATES; RADIATIONS; SAFETY STANDARDS; VERTEBRATES