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Assessment of the scientific information for the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2005.
Subjects:
Radiation > Physiological effect.
Radiation > Safety measures.
Radiation dosimetry.
United States. > Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
United States. > Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2000.
Radiation Injuries > diagnosis.
Compensation and Redress > legislation & jurisprudence.
Environmental Exposure > adverse effects.
Radiologic Health > education.
Radiometry.
United States.
Table of Contents:
  • Legislation and compensation
  • Basic concepts in radiation physics, biology and epidemiology
  • Review of recent data on radiation epidemiology, biology and dosimetry
  • Expanding RECA eligibility : scientific issues
  • Expanding RECA eligibility : implementation
  • Diseases, populations and other issues of public concern
  • Ethical framework
  • Medical screening
  • Screening for compensation
  • Education and outreach