Published June 1976 | Version v1
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Safer X-rays

Creators

  • 1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Bombay (India). Div. of Radiation Protection

Description

The article traces the history of X-rays and radioactivity. The significant role of X-rays in medical diagonisis and therapy has been discussed. Harmful effects of X-rays and other radiations and precautions to be taken are reported. Maximum permissible doses and dose limits set by the International commission on Radiological Protection are summarised. (S.K.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Sci. Today (Bombay)
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
12
Series
Sci. Today (Bombay).
Journal Page Range
29-35

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
8299233
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
ACCIDENTS; FLUOROSCOPY; ICRP; MUTATIONS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION INJURIES; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIOTHERAPY; RECOMMENDATIONS; X RADIATION; X-RAY DETECTION
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; INJURIES; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MEDICINE; RADIATION DETECTION; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS; THERAPY