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Radiation, Science, and Health Author Index to Papers and Documents Dr.
Masahito Kaneko Science Papers |
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Papers A Review of Japanese Studies on the Health Effects of Exposure to Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation Radiation Effects Association, Tokyo, Japan. mkaneko@rea.or.jp "Presented here is a brief review of animal and human studies on low dose radiation health effects carried out in Japan. The ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle based on the "Linear No-Threshold Hypothesis (LNTH)" has significantly contributed to keep radiation exposures of workers and members of the public low. On the other hand, the LNT has been interpreted to mean that "Even a minute amount of radiation is dangerous" and it has produced, or at least increased, "Radiophobia." This has made it difficult to fully enjoy the beneficial uses of radiation, to site nuclear power plants, and to dispose of radioactive wastes. It may not be justified to spend tremendous amounts of natural and human resources to further reduce trivial amount of exposure doses. "International cooperation of scientists and radiation safety specialists is essential for the achievement of reasonable radiation protection for the benefit of human beings." |
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