RADIATION & RISK
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About the Journal : 2008 : vol. 17, No. 2 : Use of radiation epidemiology for purposes of radiological protection for medical exposure

Use of radiation epidemiology for purposes of radiological protection for medical exposure

«Radiation and Risk», 2008, vol. 17, no. 2, pp.50-62

Authors

Tsyb A.F. – Chairman of the RSCRP, Director, Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. Medical Radiological Research Center of RAMS, Obninsk.
Ivanov V.K. – First Deputy Chairman of the RSCRP, Deputy Director, Head of the NRER, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. Medical Radiological Research Center of RAMS, Obninsk.
Biryukov A.P. – Department Head, Laboratory of PG, Ph.D. Medical Radiological Research Center of RAMS, Obninsk. Contacts: 4 Korolyov str., Obninsk, Kaluga region, Russia, 249036. Tel .: (495) 956-94-12, (48439) 9-32-81; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Abstract

Latest data of radiation-epidemiological studies allow making suggestion that methods and means of radiation epidemiology can be used for purposes of radiological protection for medical exposure. Basic principles of the use of population-based approach to the assessment of radiation risk of medical exposure to ionizing radiation are discussed in the article. Analysis of results obtained in population radiation and epidemiological studies of health effects of the Chernobyl accident allows authors to draw conclusion that doses obtained as a result of radiological procedures are not critical for delayed development of cancer.

Key words
Accident at the Chernobyl NPP, radiation diagnosis and radiation therapy, liquidators, radiation-epidemiological analysis.

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