Physical and biological dosimetry for risk perception in radioprotection

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology

Ademir Amaral¹ 

[1],Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Departamento de Energia Nuclear Recife PE ,Brasil

关键词: Biodosimetry;    Physical Dosimetry;    Radioprotection;    Public perception;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1516-89132005000700034

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The increase in ionizing radiation (IR) applications, especially nuclear, has been followed by the growth of public concern for the potential associated risks. The public’s perception of such risks is often based on the philosophy that IR is harmful at any exposure level. On the other hand, although radiation workers have knowledge about the nature of IR and its potential health effects, the relationship between absorbed dose and risk is not well understood, principally for low doses. This report presents an overview of physical and biological dosimetry as complementary methodologies, as well as their possible contribution for improving risk perception in radioprotection.

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