Published 1985
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Journal article
Lessons from 80 years of radiation toxicology
Description
The case for the linear model for risk estimation at low doses, versus that of linear quadratic or even quadratic dose-relationships is discussed in this editorial review. The limitations of epidemiological studies are underlined and transformations of normal into malignant cells in vitro mentioned. (U.K.)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Hum. Toxicol.
- Journal Volume
- 4
- Journal Issue
- 6
- Series
- Hum. Toxicol.
- Journal Page Range
- 559-562
- ISSN
- 0144-5952
- CODEN
- HUTOD
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 17022154
- Subject category
- S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
- Descriptors DEI
- CARCINOGENESIS; DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS; EPIDEMIOLOGY; LOW DOSE IRRADIATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; ONCOGENIC TRANSFORMATIONS; RISK ASSESSMENT
- Descriptors DEC
- IRRADIATION; PATHOGENESIS