The development of protection standards for intakes of radionuclides (1955-2005).
The last 50 y has seen a dramatic increase in understanding of the behaviour of radionuclides in the body as well as of their effects. This has resulted in substantial improvements to the way that protection standards are set. This paper aims to chart the development of radiological protection as it applies to intakes of radionuclides by those who are occupationally exposed and by members of the public. It is not concerned with medical uses of radionuclides.
Stather
John W
JW
National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 0RQ, UK. john.stather@nrpb.org
D001822:Body Burden; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards*; D011868:Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism*; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000378:metabolism*; D012307:Risk Factors
D011868:Radioisotopes