The State of Radiological Protection; Views of the Radiation Protection Profession: IRPA13, Glasgow, May 2012

LAZO E., SMITH R., COATES R., SCHIEBER C. et al.

The IRPA13 Congress took place from 14–18 May 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, and was attended by almost 1500 radiological protection professionals. The scientific programme of the Congress was designed to capture a snapshot of

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Application of the Commission’s Recommendations: The Activities of ICRP Committee 4

LOCHARD J.

Committee 4 of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is responsible for developing principles, recommendations, and guidance on the protection of man against radiation exposure; and considering their practical application in all exposure

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Circulatory Disease from Exposure to Low-Level Ionizing Radiation and Estimates of Potential Population Mortality Risks

LITTLE M., SCHNEIDER T. et al.

Although high doses of ionizing radiation have long been linked to circulatory disease, evidence for an association at lower exposures remains controversial. However, recent analyses suggest excess relative risks at occupational exposure levels.

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