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[Radiation burden from X-ray diagnosis and new technological developments (author's transl)]
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|August 1, 1976
Summary
Population radiation exposure is measured by genetically significant dose. Medical sources contribute the most artificial radiation exposure, totaling 50 mrem/a, significantly impacting overall radiation protection evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Radiation Biology
- Public Health
Context:
- Population radiation exposure is quantified using the genetically significant dose (GSD).
- Natural radiation sources and their variations are crucial for evaluating radiation protection standards.
- The Federal Republic's population receives an average annual dose of 110 mrem.
Purpose:
- To compare the individual components contributing to the genetically significant dose.
- To assess the contribution of various artificial radiation sources to the total population exposure.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of current radiation protection measures.
Summary:
- Artificial radiation sources contribute 60 mrem/a to the population's total exposure.
- Medical sources are the largest contributor to artificial radiation exposure (50 mrem/a).
- Other sources like occupational, research, and nuclear technology contribute minimally (approx. 1 mrem/a each).
Impact:
- Provides essential data for refining radiation protection strategies and public health policies.
- Highlights the significant role of medical procedures in population radiation dose.
- Informs regulatory bodies about the relative risks associated with different radiation exposure pathways.