Published 1996 | Version v1
Journal article

The communication of radiological risk to populations exposed to a radiological accident: considerations concerning the accident in Goiania

Creators

  • 1. Associacao de Combate ao Cancer em Goias, Goiania (Brazil)

Description

The main purpose of this paper is to describe the reactions of a population subjected to the effects of a radiological accident and receiving information about radiation effects for the first time. The behaviour of the victims during various phases of the accident is discussed. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
3-4
Journal Page Range
p. 283-286.
ISSN
0144-8420
CODEN
RPDODE

Conference

Title
Radiation risk, risk perception and social constructions workshop.
Dates
19-20 Oct 1995.
Place
Oslo (Norway).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
28025326
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BRAZIL; HUMAN POPULATIONS; INFORMATION DISSEMINATION; PUBLIC INFORMATION; RADIATION ACCIDENTS; RADIATION HAZARDS; RADIATION PROTECTION
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; HAZARDS; HEALTH HAZARDS; INFORMATION; LATIN AMERICA; POPULATIONS; SOUTH AMERICA