The status of radiation protection in medicine in the Asia-Pacific region
| Autor: | Aik Hao Ng, Kwan Hoong Ng, Zoe Brady, Hwee Shin Soh, Yi Hong Chou, Dinesh Varma |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
education.field_of_study
Economic growth Asia business.industry Population Asia pacific region 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Asia pacific Radiation Protection Oncology Work (electrical) 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Cultural diversity Health care Radiation oncology Radiation Oncology Medicine Humans Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Radiation protection business education |
| Zdroj: | Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncologyReferences. 65(4) |
| ISSN: | 1754-9485 |
| Popis: | More than half of the world's population live in Asia-Pacific. This region is culturally diverse, with significant disparities in terms of socio-economic status, provision of health care and access to advanced technology. The medical use of ionising radiation is increasing worldwide and similarly within the Asia-Pacific region. In this paper, we highlight the current status in usage of ionising radiation in medicine in the region, and review the legal framework, implementation and activities in radiation protection. Asia-Pacific countries are active in strengthening radiation protection by promoting education and training. Various projects and activities initiated by international organisations such as the IAEA, WHO and ICRP have provided stimulation in the region, but more work is needed to continue to improve protection practices. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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