Published November 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Enhanced natural radiation exposure enhanced by human activity: the largest contributor to the Chinese population dose

  • 1. Science and Technology Commission, China National Nuclear Corporation, Beijing (China)
  • 2. China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing (China)

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For the radiation exposure caused by human activities, the enhanced natural radiation exposure is the largest contributor to Chinese population dose. This problem has attracted social attention in recent years. Efforts have been made in several fields, such as radon indoors and in workplace, environmental problems associated with NORMs, occupational radiation hazards of non-uranium mine, and radiation dose evaluation for energy chain, but there are still many problems to be solved. In order to protect the health of workers and the public, while ensuring industrial production and economic development, it is also necessary to continue to strengthen research in all aspects above mentioned, and gradually promote the control of natural radiation exposure enhanced by human activities. (authors)

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Journal Title
Radiation Protection (Taiyuan)
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 323-327
ISSN
1000-8187

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