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EXPOSURE
Introduction
Myths created by the film industry
– Spider Man, The Hulk, Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles
– Radioactive Material Glows
Risk
Thestatistical probability that
personal injury will result from
some action
– smoking, speeding, extreme sports, ect.
– ionizing radiation exposure
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Effects
Somatic Effect (Prompt or Delayed)
– Stochastic Effect (Cancer) - probability of effect
occurring increases as doses increases. No Threshold
– Non-Stochastic Effect (Cataracts) - severity of the
effect varies with dosage. Threshold dose
Teratogenic Effects (Offspring while in-utero)
– mental retardation
– malformations
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Effects (Con’t)
Genetic Effects (Future Generations)
– Anemia
– Epilepsy
– Diabetes
– Asthma
Ionizing Radiation Exposure
Effects (Con’t)
Genetic Effects (Future Generations)
– Anemia
– Epilepsy
– Diabetes
– Asthma