Tag Archives: Dose Rate Effectiveness Factor (DREF)

Radiation and Cancer: Risks of Leukemia in Nuclear Workers More Than Double Previous Estimate via Counter Punch

Posted on 2015/10/21 by yukimiyamotodepaul

In 2013, I discussed several epidemiological studies providing good evidence of radiogenic risks at very low exposure levels. A powerful new study has been published in Lancet Haematology [1] which adds to this evidence. However the study’s findings are more … Continue reading →

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Risks of leukemia in nuclear workers more than double previous estimate via The Ecologist

Posted on 2015/10/10 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Are low levels of nuclear radiation good for you? Or merely harmless, as many nuclear advocates want you to think? Sadly not, writes Ian Fairlie. A huge new study finds ‘strong evidence’ of a dose-response relationship between cumulative, external, chronic, … Continue reading →

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