
Radiation and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 7, 2023 · Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or moving subatomic particles. Natural radiation comes from many naturally occurring radioactive materials found in …
Ionizing radiation and health effects - World Health Organization …
Jul 27, 2023 · People are also exposed to natural radiation from cosmic rays, particularly at high altitude. On average, 80% of the annual dose of background radiation that a person receives …
Radiation: Ionizing radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 26, 2020 · Radiation is permanently present throughout the environment - in the air, water, food, soil and in all living organisms. In fact, a large proportion of the average annual radiation …
Rayonnements ionisants et effets sur la santé
Jul 27, 2023 · À mesure que les usages des rayonnements ionisants se multiplient, les dangers qu’ils peuvent comporter pour la santé, s’ils ne sont pas correctement utilisés ou confinés, …
Radiation: Electromagnetic fields - World Health Organization …
Aug 4, 2016 · The Federal Office for Radiation Safety in Germany recently measured the daily exposure to magnetic fields of about 2000 individuals across a range of occupations and …
Radiation: 5G mobile networks and health - World Health …
Feb 27, 2020 · The project investigates the health impact of exposure to electric and magnetic fields in the frequency range 0-300 GHz and advises national authorities on EMF radiation …
Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation - World Health Organization …
Mar 9, 2016 · Everyone is exposed to UV radiation from the sun and an increasing number of people are exposed to artificial sources used in industry, commerce and recreation. The sun is …
Radiation: The Chernobyl accident - World Health Organization …
Apr 23, 2011 · Among those who survived radiation sickness, recovery took several years. Many of them developed radiation-induced cataracts in the first few years after the accident. Recent …
Radiation: The known health effects of ultraviolet radiation
Jul 16, 2024 · A minimal dose of UV radiation is sufficient to trigger an allergic reaction leading to rash or severe sunburn. Photosensitizing substances can also be found in certain plants and …
Radiation: Health consequences of the Fukushima nuclear accident
There were no acute radiation injuries or deaths among the workers or the public due to exposure to radiation resulting from the FDNPS accident. Considering the level of estimated doses, the …