- Radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Radiation is energy that travels in the form of waves or particles and is part of our everyday environment People are exposed to radiation from cosmic rays, as well as to radioactive materials found in the soil, water, food, air and also inside the body
- Radiation and health
Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or moving subatomic particles Natural radiation comes from many naturally occurring radioactive materials found in soil, water, air and in the body Every day, people inhale and ingest forms of radiation from air, food and water
- Ionizing radiation and health effects
WHO fact sheet on ionizing radiation, health effects and protective measures: includes key facts, definition, sources, type of exposure, health effects, nuclear emergencies, WHO response
- Radiation and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
We work to strengthen radiation protection of the public, patients and workers worldwide We provide Member States with evidence-based guidance, tools and technical advice on public health issues related to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
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Radiation exposure Ionizing radiation exposure is measured as "absorbed dose" in gray (Gy) The "effective dose" measured in sievert (Sv) takes account of the amount of ionizing radiation energy absorbed, the type of radiation and the susceptibility of various organs and tissues to radiation damage
- Radiation: Ionizing radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Energy emitted from a source is generally referred to as radiation Examples include heat or light from the sun, microwaves from an oven, X rays from an X-ray tube and gamma rays from radioactive elements Ionizing radiation can remove electrons from the atoms, i e it can ionize atoms
- Radiation: 5G mobile networks and health
5G, or fifth generation, is the latest wireless mobile phone technology, first widely deployed in 2019 5G is expected to increase performance and a wide range of new applications, including strengthening e-Health (telemedicine, remote surveillance, telesurgery)
- Use of potassium iodide for thyroid protection during nuclear or . . .
During a nuclear accident, radioactive iodine may be released to the environment in a plume or cloud and subsequently contaminate soil, surfaces, food and water
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