Published May 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

Mayak. Source of information on radiation risks

Description

Mayak is a nuclear weapon factory in the south-east of the Ural in the Russian Federation where many people (workers and population) have been exposed to ionizing radiation. The data on the consequences of that exposure now can give insight into the effects of low radiation doses. Although the study on the effects has started, for financial reasons it is not sure if the study can be completed. 7 refs. study can be completed. 7 refs

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Dutch)
Mayak. Bron van informatie over stralingsrisico's

Publishing Information

Journal Title
NVS-Nieuws
Journal Volume
23
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 17-19
CODEN
NVSNAD

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
29038622
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
DELAYED RADIATION EFFECTS; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; MAYAK PLANT; RADIATION DOSES; RISK ASSESSMENT
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; RADIATION EFFECTS

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Notes
This article is based on a contribution to the meeting of the American Nuclear Society, Washington, DC Section, and the Health Physics Society, Baltimore-Washington Chapter, 16 January 1997, by Commissioner Joy Dicus of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The lecture is available at http://www.nrc.gov/OPA/gmo/nrarcv/s-97-04.htm