Published 1990 | Version v1
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Some problems and considerations in the assessment of genetic risks of exposure to ionizing radiation

  • 1. Dept. of Radiation Genetics and Chemical Mutagenesis, Sylvius Lab., Univ. of Leiden, Wassenaarseweg 72, Leiden (Netherlands)

Description

The estimation of genetic risks of exposure to ionizing radiation in man is a major exercise in extrapolation from animal data: the estimate of interest is that of induced genetic disease in man whereas the data used in the calculations pertain to induced mutations and chromosomal aberrations in experimental mammals. This paper addresses some of the concepts, problems and considerations involved in bridging this gap with respect to induced gene mutations and provides some personal views on what needs to be done in the coming years

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Publishing Information

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Inc.
Imprint Place
New York, NY (United States)
ISBN
0-471-56790-6
Imprint Title
Mutation and the environment
Imprint Pagination
148 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 233-245.

Conference

Title
5. international conference on environmental mutagens.
Dates
10-15 Jul 1989.
Place
Cleveland, OH (United States).

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-8907113--.