Limitation of exposure to natural radioactivity in Canada
| Autor: | E.G. Létourneau |
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| Rok vydání: | 1985 |
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Canada
Lung Neoplasms Neoplasms Radiation-Induced Environmental Engineering chemistry.chemical_element Radon Radiation Protection Radiation Monitoring Environmental health Humans Environmental Chemistry Term effect Waste Management and Disposal Natural radioactivity Control level Radiation Actuarial science Geography Environmental Exposure Microclimate Environmental exposure Pollution Term (time) chemistry Building code Costs and Cost Analysis Housing Radiation monitoring |
| Zdroj: | Science of The Total Environment. 45:647-656 |
| ISSN: | 0048-9697 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/0048-9697(85)90271-2 |
| Popis: | The jurisdictional responsibility for natural radioactivity in Canada is divided between the federal and provincial governments. The desire for uniform standards has resulted in the formation of a scientific group to advise governments concerning the desirability of standards for exposure to natural radioactivity. The various types of exposure are reviewed with emphasis on naturally occurring radon in homes. The scientific Committee could not agree either philosophically or practically on the control level for radon in homes. To resolve this impasse, it undertook a calculation designed to illustrate for Canada, the potential cancers saved each year compared to the actual lung cancer rate, with an estimate of the cost for each limit derived. A second calculation reviewed the cost of modifying the building code and estimated the long term effect by comparing avoided cancers and cost. The calculations are based on cross-Canada surveys, intensive long term investigation of smaller groups of homes and national housing statistics. The results are discussed and serve to illustrate development of the proposed policy. |
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