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[en] The aim of our research activities is the modelling of the biological processes related to the development of lung cancer at the large central-airways observed in the case of uranium miners caused by the inhalation of radionuclides (especially alpha-emitting radon decay products). Statistical data show that at the uranium miners the lung cancer has developed mainly in the 3-4.-5. airway generations and especially in the right upper lobe. Therefore, it is rather important to study the physical and biological effects in this section of the human airways to find relations between the radiation dose and the adverse health effects. These results may provide useful information about the validity or invalidity of the currently used LNT (Linear-No-Threshold) dose-effect hypothesis at low doses
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D'Alberti, F.; Osimani, C. (eds.); Associazione Italiana di Radioprotezione, (Italy); International Radiation Protection Association, (United States); [1 CD-ROM]; ISBN 88-88648-09-7; 
; 2002; [9 p.]; European IRPA Congress 2002; Florence (Italy); 8-11 Oct 2002; Also available from http://www.airp-asso.it/docs/cd_airp_irpa/irpa2002.pdf
; 2002; [9 p.]; European IRPA Congress 2002; Florence (Italy); 8-11 Oct 2002; Also available from http://www.airp-asso.it/docs/cd_airp_irpa/irpa2002.pdf