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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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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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Reference levels and achievable doses in medical and dental imaging : recommendations for the United States

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20838
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2012.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
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 172
Ebrary books
Subjects
Diagnostic Imaging - adverse effects
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Protection - standards
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Practice Guideline
United States
ISBN
9780983545026
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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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Corporate Author
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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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
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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Getting respect : responding to stigma and discrimination in the United States, Brazil, and Israel

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125001
Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HT1503 L234 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Place of Publication
Princeton, NJ
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xix, 377 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects
Social Discrimination
Prejudice
Social Stigma
Ethnic and Racial Minorities
United States
Brazil
Israel
ISBN
9780691183404
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
HT1503 L234 2016

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Medical effects of ionizing radiation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16490
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…
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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Radiation dose reconstruction : principles and practices

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
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 163
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Monitoring - methods
Radiation Dosage
Environmental Exposure - standards
Radiometry - methods
ISBN
9780982384312
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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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
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
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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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18224
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.
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Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Editor
Zeeb, Hajo
Shannoun, Ferid
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radon - adverse effects
Air Pollutants, Radioactive
Air Pollution, Indoor
Carcinogens, Environmental
Radiation, Ionizing
Lung Neoplasms
Environmental Exposure
Abstract
Introduction
Health effects of radon
Radon measurements
Radon prevention and mitigation
Cost-effectiveness of radon control
Radon risk communication
National radon programmes.
ISBN
9789241547673
9241547677
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
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Non-ionizing radiation, Pt. 2 : radiofrequency electromagnetic fields

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2013.
Audience
Professional
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC working group on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, which met in Lyon, 24-31 May 2011
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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
2013
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 102
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Neoplasms - etiology
Radiation, Nonionizing
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced
Risk Assessment
Abstract
This publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC working group on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, which met in Lyon, 24-31 May 2011
ISBN
9789283213253
ISSN
1017-1606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
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
  2 read online  
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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Repair of DNA damage in mammalian cells after low doses of ionizing radiation

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Berger, Stuart Alan. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1982.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 1982 B496
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Berger, Stuart Alan
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1982
Subjects
DNA Repair
Radiation, Ionizing
Radiotherapy
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 1982 B496

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Review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields

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Demers, Paul. [Ottawa, ON]: Royal Society of Canada , 2014.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel : a review of Safety Code 6 (2013) : Health Canada's safety limits for exposure to radiofrequency fields
Expert Panel Report on A Review of Safety Code 6 (2013)
Author
Demers, Paul
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Royal Society of Canada
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure
Health Status Indicators
Radiation Protection - standards
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - epidemiology
Occupational Exposure
Radio Waves - adverse effects
Risk Assessment
ISBN
9781928140009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Reducing environmental cancer risk : what we can do now : President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report

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Reuben, Suzanne H. [Bethesda, MD]: President's Cancer Panel , 2010.
Audience
Professional
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Alternate Title
2008-2009 Annual report : President's Cancer Panel
President's Cancer Panel 2008-2009 annual report
Author
Reuben, Suzanne H
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
President's Cancer Panel
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Carcinogens, Environmental - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - prevention & control
Government Regulation
United States
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
2nd URL links to the Executive summary
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Combined analyses of cancer mortality among nuclear industry workers in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America

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Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 C731 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Cardis, E
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
1995
Series
IARC technical report 25
Subjects
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - epidemiology
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - mortality
ISBN
9283214404
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C731 1995

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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
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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Potential impact of individual genetic susceptibility and previous radiation exposure on radiation risk for astronauts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20833
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
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 167
Ebrary books
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - etiology
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Risk Assessment
Astronauts
Space Flight
ISBN
9780982384350
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Ionizing radiation, part 2 : some internally deposited radionuclides

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9650
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2001 v.78
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2001
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 78
Subjects
Radiation, Ionizing - adverse effects
Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - adverse effects
Radioisotopes - adverse effects
ISBN
9283212789
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2001 v.78
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