Preliminary lung cancer risk assessment of exposure to radon progeny for Transylvania, Romania.

abstract：:Radiation doses to workers at the Manhattan Engineer District (MED) and Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) sites due to external irradiation during 1940-1960 are reviewed. Categorized radiation dose data were available from AEC annual reports for some years. Annual individual radiation dose data for nine MED/AEC sites for...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Strom DJ,Smith MH,Swinth KL,Pettengill HJ

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper demonstrates the utility of a portable alpha Continuous Air Monitor (CAM) as a bench top scalar counter for multiple sample types. These include using the CAM to count fixed air sample filters and radiological smears. In counting radiological smears, the CAM is used very much like a gas flow proportional co...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Hayes RB,Peña AM,Goff TE

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the main factors that affect the uncertainty in calculating the gamma-radiation absorbed dose rate inside a room is the variation in the degree of secular equilibrium of the considered radioactive series. A component of this factor, considered in this paper, is the release of radon (Rn) from building materials ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Orabi M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is still substantial confusion in the radiation effects community about the inherent limitations of ecologic analysis. As a result, inordinate attention has been given to the discrepant results of Cohen, in which a negative estimate is observed for the regression of county mortality rates for lung cancer on esti...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Lubin JH

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of fast growing medical radiation use, estimating possible late health effects of radiation, including potential cancer risk, is an issue of substantial interest. Since physicians make the decision to order or perform a radiological procedure, it is very important to provide them with objective information abo...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Ivanov VK,Tsyb AF,Mettler FA,Menyaylo AN,Kashcheev VV

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The process of nuclear fission, which was discovered in 1938, opened the door to the production of nuclear weapons, which were used in 1945 by the United States against Japan in World War II, and to the detonation of >500 nuclear weapons tests in the atmosphere by the United States, the former Soviet Union, the United...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Bouville A

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three models for the biodistribution and dosimetry of 82Rb-chloride were reviewed and a proposal is made for the best dosimetry for this agent to be adopted. Data from three proposed biokinetic models for 82Rb-chloride were used to calculate dose estimates for the compound, and the results were compared. The blood con...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Stabin MG

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many reports discuss plant growth stimulation by exposure of seeds or plants to low doses of ionizing radiation. The reported effects include increased height, weight, growth rate, flowering and yield. The magnitude of the effect(s) is usually small, being about 10% of control values; and the effects often are not rep...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Miller MW,Miller WM

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Published in December 2014, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements Report No. 175, Decision Making for Late-Phase Recovery from Major Nuclear or Radiological Incidents, emphasizes the importance of local, state, and national plans addressing late-phase issues and decision-making processes concurrent...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： DeCair SD,Cardarelli JJ 2nd

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many first responders are outfitted with electronic personal dosimeters to recognize and be alerted to radiological hazards during their response operations. These dosimeters provide invaluable measurement data for force protection, allowing the first responder to assess a response situation and take protective measur...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Fabian R,Bell J,Brandl A

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The PATHWAY model results were used, in conjunction with a hypothetical major nuclear attack on the U.S., to arrive at the ratio of internal to external dose for humans from early (48 h) fallout. Considered were the four nuclides (137Cs, 89Sr, 90Sr, 131I) that account for most of the reconstructed whole-body committed...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Peterson KR,Shapiro CS

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of 226Ra-activated markings was specific for military equipment some decades ago and the extent of possible internal exposure of former military personnel due to ingestion of 226Ra is an issue of discussion. Whole- or partial-body counts are not sensitive enough to trace an overexposure due to a possible 226Ra...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Schirmer A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a theoretical study of the complex relation between radon and its long-lived progeny implanted in glass surfaces. The well known (extended) Jacobi room model, which is normally used to describe radon and its progeny in a room, was transformed into a two-parameter model revealing a linear correlation between...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Cauwels P,Poffijn A,Mondelaers W,Lahorte P,Masschaele B,Meesen G,Van Deynse A

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data on lung cancer mortality rates vs. average radon concentration in homes for 1,601 U.S. counties are used to test the linear-no threshold theory. The widely recognized problems with ecological studies, as applied to this work, are addressed extensively. With or without corrections for variations in smoking prevale...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Cohen BL

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thermoluminescent (TL) response to ultraviolet irradiation of CaF2:Tm phosphor is affected by pre-irradiation high-temperature treatment. The experimental results indicate that the maximum intrinsic TL output is about 2000 times higher for 1000 degrees C treatment than when not treated. TL stability for this phosp...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Li SH,Hsu PC,Weng PS

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An attempt was made to test the hypothesis (McLeod et al. 1987; Smith et al. 1987) that a certain combination of direct current and alternating current magnetic field exposures at room temperature results in an increase in motility of a marine diatom (Amphora coffeaeformis) to a maximum value. Diatom motility increase...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Prasad AV,Miller MW,Cox C,Carstensen EL,Hoops H,Brayman AA

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the mid-1940s, hundreds of thousands of workers have been engaged in nuclear weapons-related activities for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies. In 2000, Congress promulgated the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA), which provides monetary...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Neton JW

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Annual internal radiation doses resulting from both acute and chronic intakes of all important dose-contributing radionuclides occurring in fallout from nuclear weapons testing at Bikini and Enewetak from 1946 through 1958 have been estimated for the residents living on all atolls and separate reef islands of the Mars...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Simon SL,Bouville A,Melo D,Beck HL,Weinstock RM

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess internal annual dose in the general public in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, 80 duplicate cooked diet samples, equivalent to the food consumed over a 400-d period by one person, were collected from 100 volunteers in Aomori City and the village of Rokkasho during 2006–2010 and were analyzed for 11 radionuclides. T...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Ohtsuka Y,Kakiuchi H,Akata N,Takaku Y,Hisamatsu S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the assessment of risk, several factors affect predictions: selection of reactive agent, selection of tumor incidence data, modeling of dose, scaling across species, adjustment for differences in duration and frequency of exposure, and selection of the most suitable risk extrapolation model. If the endpoints, expos...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Beliles RP,Parker JC

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Everyone will agree that specialized computer programs have done away with the many tedious tasks associated with manually keeping track of radioisotopes. Enhanced electronic programs have virtually cut the time of managing radioisotopes. Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada's (AAFC) program for the management of radiois...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Ritchot N,Santary W

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroids from mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) were collected in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho and 129I/127I atom ratios were determined. Iodine-129/127 atom ratios were significantly (P less than 0.005) different among states. Ratios in Wyoming and Idaho control thyroids were significantly (P less than 0.05)...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Markham OD,Hakonson TE,Whicker FW,Morton JS

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The revised standard for sampling effluent air from stacks and ducts of the nuclear industry places limits on the non-uniformity of velocity and contaminant profiles at the sampling location; namely, the coefficients of variation must not exceed 20% over an area that encompasses at least the center 2/3 of the cross se...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： McFarland AR,Gupta R,Anand NK

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accidents involving exposure to radiation or radioactive materials may involve an unusual degree of emotional trauma. Methods that may be employed in dealing with such trauma are discussed in relation to a specific accident in which a radiation worker was injured and seriously contaminated with 241Am. ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Brown WR

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight of the most severe cases of acute radiation disease (ARS) known to have occurred in humans (as the result of criticality accidents) had survival times less than 120 h (herein defined as "early death"). These accidents were analyzed and are discussed with respect to the specific accident scenarios and the resulti...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Barabanova T,Wiley AL,Bushmanov A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The many reports and other authoritative documents developed and published by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) have been of great service to the nation and the radiation protection community since its Congressional charter was signed into law 50 y ago. There will be a continuing nee...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Bushberg JT

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An evaluation of available personnel monitoring data and radium body burden records of dial painters handling an annual average of 1.5 Ci of radium indicates that they received an average of about 2 rem/person whole body exposure, 3 rem to the lungs from radon inhalation and 0.2 rad to the bone from radium body burden...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Simpson RE,Shuman FG,Moghissi AA,Blackburn JA,Bailey ED

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to present data gathered in the evaluation of the BD-100R neutron bubble dosimeter done at the University of Maryland and the Naval Research Lab. The performance of 12 dosimeters has been followed over 15 exposure-recharge cycles under a wide range of exposure conditions. Included in this ...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Millett M,Munno F,Ebert D,Nelson M

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small plastic chambers containing alpha track detectors are often used for measuring indoor concentrations of 222Rn. This paper reports an experimental assessment of sources of error in measurements made with alpha track detector-containing chambers. The results demonstrate the feasibility of a nondestructive test for...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Dudney CS,Wilson DL,Bertini H,Gammage RB,Otten JA

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-evacuation by a private vehicle is one of the most commonly used methods of public evacuation in the case of a nuclear accident. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the dose-reduction effects of vehicles. To achieve this aim, a model for calculating the dose reduction factor was developed based on the actual sha...

journal_title：Health physics

authors： Takahara S,Watanabe M,Hirouchi J,Iijima M,Munakata M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00