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Health effects of low doses of radiation : perspectives on integrating radiation biology and epidemiology

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Low Doses and Low Dose Rates -- 1.2 Use of Radiation Biology Data to Reduce the Uncertainty in Risk Estimates -- 2. General Approaches to Risk Assessment -- 2.1 Risk Assessment Process and Associated Unc…
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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
1 online resource
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP commentary 24
Subjects
Radiation Exposure - adverse effects
Radiation, Ionizing
Radiation Dosage
Abstract
Table of Contents:
Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Low Doses and Low Dose Rates -- 1.2 Use of Radiation Biology Data to Reduce the Uncertainty in Risk Estimates -- 2. General Approaches to Risk Assessment -- 2.1 Risk Assessment Process and Associated Uncertainties -- 2.2 Modeling Uncertainties: Dosimetric, Epidemiologic and Biological -- 2.3 Transfer of Risk Between Populations of Different Countries -- 2.4 Extrapolating Low-Dose Effects from In Vitro to In Vivo -- Animal to Human -- 3. Studies Integrating Biology and Epidemiology -- 3.1 Epidemiologic Studies Focused on Cancer Outcomes -- 3.1.1 Chromosome Aberration Studies -- 3.1.2 Atomic-Bomb Survivors -- 3.1.3 Pelvic Irradiation Studies -- 3.1.4 Occupational Studies -- 3.1.5 Environmental Background Studies -- 3.1.6 Transgenerational Studies -- 3.1.7 Gene and Radiation Interaction: The Women's Environmental Cancer and Radiation Epidemiology Study -- 3.1.8 Retinoblastoma -- 3.2 Epidemiologic Studies Focused on Noncancer Outcomes -- 4. Bioindicators from Radiation Biology Studies -- 4.1 DNA Damage and Repair -- 4.2 Signaling of DNA Damage at Low Doses -- 4.3 Chromosome Alterations -- 4.4 Mutations -- 4.5 Radiation-Induced Genomic Instability -- 4.6 Modulators of Response -- 4.6.1 Adaptive Responses -- 4.6.2 Bystander Effects -- 4.6.3 Genetic Susceptibility and Interactions with Radiation -- 4.6.4 Interactions with Environmental and Lifestyle Factors -- 5. Closing the Gaps Towards an Integrated Approach -- 5.1 Targeted Research to Identify Adverse Outcome Pathways and Bioindicators of Response -- 5.2 Biologically Based Modeling -- 5.2.1 Biologically Based Dose-Response Approach -- 5.2.2 Systems Biology -- 5.3 Registries of Medical-Imaging Exposures Linked to Outcomes and Biological Materials -- 5.4 Facilities and Interdisciplinary Training -- 5.4.1 Facilities
5.4.2 Interdisciplinary Training -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee Members -- NCRP Commentaries
ISBN
9780983545071
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Medical effects of ionizing radiation

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Mettler, Fred A, Upton, Arthur C. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN620 M595m 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology; Sources of radiation exposure; Effects on genetic material; Cancer induction and dose-response models; Carcinogenesis of specific organ sites; Deterministic effects of radiation; Effects of radiation in combination with other agents; Radiation exposu…
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Author
Mettler, Fred A
Upton, Arthur C
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Saunders Elsevier
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvii, 564 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Radiation Effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Radiation, Ionizing
Abstract
Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology
Sources of radiation exposure
Effects on genetic material
Cancer induction and dose-response models
Carcinogenesis of specific organ sites
Deterministic effects of radiation
Effects of radiation in combination with other agents
Radiation exposure in utero
Uranium, plutonium, and radium
Attribution of radiation effects and probability of causation in a specific individual
Perception of radiation and psychological effects
Hormesis
ISBN
9780721602004
0721602002
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN620 M595m 2008

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Uncertainties in the estimation of radiation risks and probabilty of disease causation

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2012.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2012
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 171
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Radiation, Ionizing
Risk Assessment
Epidemiologic Studies
Radiation Effects
ISBN
9780983545019
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Health risks from exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation : BEIR VII Phase 2

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National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN620 N277 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
BEIR 7, phase 2
Corporate Author
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvi, 406 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
Radiation Effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9780309091565
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN620 N277 2006

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Sedimentation studies of ionizing radiation damage in mammalian DNA

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Palcic, Branko. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1972.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 1972 P155
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Palcic, Branko
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1972
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
DNA - radiation effects
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 1972 P155

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Primer on low-level ionizing radiation and its biological effects

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American Association of Physicists in Medicine. New York, NY: American Institute of Physics, Inc. , 1986.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN440 A512 1986 v.18
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Institute of Physics, Inc.
Publication Date
1986
Series
AAPM report 18
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
ISBN
0883185141
ISSN
02717344
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN440 A512 1986 v.18

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Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20026
Turner, James E. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH , 2007. 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Turner, James E
Edition
3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.
Place of Publication
Weinheim
Publisher
Wiley-VCH
Publication Date
2007
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Physics textbook
Subjects
Nuclear Energy
Radiation Effects
Radiation Protection
Radiometry
ISBN
9783527406067
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Ionizing radiation, part 1 : X- and gamma (y)-radiation and neutrons

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2000 v.75
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2000
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 75
Subjects
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced
Radiation, Ionizing
Gamma Rays
Neutrons
ISBN
9283212754
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2000 v.75
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http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol75/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol75/mono75.pdf

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Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.160
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xv. 387 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 160
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing
Environmental Exposure
Radiation Dosage
United States
Statistics
Abstract
Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".
ISBN
9780929600987
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2009 v.160

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Radiation oncology physics : a handbook for teachers and students

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International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna, Austria: International Atomic Energy Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
International Atomic Energy Agency
Editor
Podgorsak, E.B.
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
Publisher
International Atomic Energy Agency
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
657 p. : ill.
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology
Radiometry
Radiation Dosage
Radiotherapy
Radionuclide Imaging
Radiation Monitoring
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer Assisted
Handbooks
ISBN
9201073046
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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http://www-pub.iaea.org/books/IAEABooks/7086/Radiation-Oncology-Physics
http://www-pub.iaea.org/mtcd/publications/pdf/pub1196_web.pdf
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Exposure metrics and dosimetry for EMF epidemiology : proceedings of an International workshop, National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, UK, September 7-9 1998

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122128
National Radiological Protection Board. [United Kingdom]: Nuclear Technology Publishing , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QT34.8 R129 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
EMF epidemiology
Corporate Author
National Radiological Protection Board
Editor
McKinlay, A.F
Repacholi, M.H.
Place of Publication
[United Kingdom]
Publisher
Nuclear Technology Publishing
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
x, 194 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Radiation protection dosimetry, Vol. 83: Nos. 1-2.
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Radiometry
Radiation Exposure - prevention & control
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Monitoring
Epidemiology
Congresses
ISBN
1870965612
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT34.8 R129 1999

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Sources and effects of ionizing radiation : United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation : UNSCEAR 2008 report to the General Assembly, with scientific annexes

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United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. New York, NY: United Nations Publications , 2010.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN105 U58 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
v.1: Sources : report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the effects of atomic radiation to the General Assembly; Scientifc Annexes: Annex A: Medical radiation exposures; Annex B: Exposures of the public and workers from various sources of radiation
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Alternate Title
UNSCEAR 2008 report
Volume 1: Sources : report to the General Assembly Scientific Annexes A and B
Corporate Author
United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
United Nations Publications
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
v, 463 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Radiation Injuries
Radiation, Ionizing
Environmental Exposure - statistics & numerical data
Statistics
Abstract
v.1: Sources : report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the effects of atomic radiation to the General Assembly
Scientifc Annexes: Annex A: Medical radiation exposures
Annex B: Exposures of the public and workers from various sources of radiation
ISBN
9789211422740 (v.1)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN105 U58 2010
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http://www.unscear.org/unscear/en/publications/2008_1.html

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Asymmetric collimation : dosimetric characteristics, treatment planning algorithm, and clinical applications

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Kwa, William. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 K98 1998
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Author
Kwa, William
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 K98 1998
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https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0085493
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Monte Carlo study to investigate the dosimetric accuracy in the small field regime

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19217
Stradiotto, Marco. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 S895 2007
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Author
Stradiotto, Marco
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 S895 2007
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Sources and effects of ionizing radiation : United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation : UNSCEAR 2008 report : volume II : effects, scientific annexes C, D and E

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United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. New York, NY: United Nations Publications , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN105 U58 2011 v.2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
UNSCEAR 2008 report
Volume 2: Sources and effects of ionizing radiation
Corporate Author
United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
United Nations Publications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
v, 313 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Subjects
Radiation Injuries
Radiation, Ionizing
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - statistics & numerical data
Radiation Effects
Radioactive Hazard Release
Chernobyl Nuclear Accident
Statistics
ISBN
9789211422801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN105 U58 2011 v.2
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Portal scatter to primary dose ratio of 4 to 18 MV photon spectra incident on heterogeneous phantoms

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15856
Ozard, Siobhan R. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 O99 2001
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Author
Ozard, Siobhan R
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xiv, 187 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Scattering, Radiation
Phantoms, Imaging
Monte Carlo Method
Radiometry
Radiation Dosage
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Thesis
ISBN
9780612715158
0612715159
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 O99 2001
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18F-FDOPA positron emission tomography and diffusion tensor imaging for radiation therapy of high-grade gliomas with dose painting

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Kosztyla, Robert. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2014.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 K86 2014
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Author
Kosztyla, Robert
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 K86 2014
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Verification of intensity modulated radiation therapy beams using a tissue equivalent plastic scintillator dosimetry system

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18851
Petric, Martin Peter. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 P495 2006
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Author
Petric, Martin Peter
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 P495 2006
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https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0085739
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Dose verification of rotating collimator intensity modulated radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18853
Schmuland, Moira Leigh. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 2006.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 S347 2006
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Author
Schmuland, Moira Leigh
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Radiation Dosage
Thesis
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
LE3 S347 2006
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https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubctheses/831/items/1.0085239
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Self-assessment of radiation-safety programs : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20828
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2010
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 162
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Protection - standatrds
Radiation, Ionizing
Safety Management - standards
Professional Competence
Program Evaluation - standards
Practice Guideline
ISBN
9780982384305
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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