Radioactive Particles in the Environment
Radioactive Particles in the Environment

Author: Deborah Oughton

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2009-07-31

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 9048129494

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Radioactive particles have been released to the environment from a number of sources, including nuclear weapon tests, nuclear accidents and discharges from nuclear installations. Particle characteristics influence the mobility, biological uptake and effects of radionuclides, hence information on these characteristics is essential for assessing environmental impact and risks. This publication presents a series of papers covering sources and source term characterisation, methodologies for characterizing particles, and the impact of particles on the behaviour of radioactive particles in the environment. Sources covered include the Chernobyl accident, nuclear weapons accidents at Thule and Palomares accident, the discharges from Dounreay and Krashnoyarsk, and depleted uranium in Kosovo and Kuwait. The overall aim is that an increased understanding of particle characteristics and behavior will help to reduce some of the uncertainties in environmental impact and risk assessment for particle contaminated areas.

Current Catalog
Current Catalog

Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 1120

ISBN-13:

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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

Medical Response to Effects of Ionizing Radiation
Medical Response to Effects of Ionizing Radiation

Author: W.A. Crosbie

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0203215877

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Proceedings of a Conference on Medical Response to Effects of Ionizing Radiation held at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK, 28-30 June 1989.

Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE)
Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment (COMARE)

Author: B. A. Bridges

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780859515474

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In 2001, the Government requested COMARE to provide up-to-date advice on the risk estimates applied to radiation arising from radioactivity within the body. The group, later known as CERRIE (the Committee Examining Radiation Risks of Internal Emitters), was set up with the task "to consider present risk models for radiation and health that apply to exposure to radiation from internal radionuclides in the light of recent studies and to identify any further research that may be needed." It was agreed that, following the publication of its report to COMARE, the Government would seek the views of COMARE on the CERRIE report. This report contains that advice.

Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health
Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health

Author: Stephen Battersby

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-07-01

Total Pages: 1094

ISBN-13: 1317382919

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Clay’s Handbook of Environmental Health, since its first publication in 1933, has provided a definitive guide for the environmental health practitioner, or reference for the consultant or student. This 21th edition continues as a first point of reference, reviewing the core principles, techniques and competencies, and then outlining the specialist subjects. It has been refocused on the current curriculum of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Environmental Health but should also readily suit the generalist or specialist working outside the UK.

Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health
Clay's Handbook of Environmental Health

Author: Henry Hurrell Clay

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 976

ISBN-13: 9780419229605

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With approaches, procedures and legislation in environmental health changing so rapidly, this updated edition of the standard text is essential reference material for professionals in the field.

Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Author: Michael Thun

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 1329

ISBN-13: 0190238682

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"The definitive reference for budding and experienced cancer epidemiologists alike." -American Journal of Epidemiology "Practitioners in epidemiology and oncology will find immense value in this." -JAMA Since its initial publication in 1982, CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION has served as the premier reference work for students and professionals working to understand the causes and prevention of cancer in humans. Now revised for the first time in more than a decade, this fourth edition provides a comprehensive summary of the global patterns of cancer incidence and mortality, current understanding of the major causal determinants, and a rationale for preventive interventions. Special attention is paid to molecular epidemiologic approaches that address the wider role of genetic predisposition and gene-environment interactions in cancer etiology and pathogenesis. New and timely chapters on environmental and social-epidemiologic factors include: · The role of social class disparities · The role of obesity and physical inactivity · The potential effects of electromagnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation · The principles of cancer chemoprevention For both seasoned professionals and newer generations of students and researchers, this fourth edition of CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION remains the authority in the field -- a work of distinction that every lab, library, student, professional, or researcher should have close at hand.

Schottenfeld and Fraumeni Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
Schottenfeld and Fraumeni Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention

Author: Michael J. Thun

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 1329

ISBN-13: 0190238666

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"The definitive reference for budding and experienced cancer epidemiologists alike." -American Journal of Epidemiology "Practitioners in epidemiology and oncology will find immense value in this." -JAMA Since its initial publication in 1982, CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION has served as the premier reference work for students and professionals working to understand the causes and prevention of cancer in humans. Now revised for the first time in more than a decade, this fourth edition provides a comprehensive summary of the global patterns of cancer incidence and mortality, current understanding of the major causal determinants, and a rationale for preventive interventions. Special attention is paid to molecular epidemiologic approaches that address the wider role of genetic predisposition and gene-environment interactions in cancer etiology and pathogenesis. New and timely chapters on environmental and social-epidemiologic factors include: - The role of social class disparities - The role of obesity and physical inactivity - The potential effects of electromagnetic fields and radiofrequency radiation - The principles of cancer chemoprevention For both seasoned professionals and newer generations of students and researchers, this fourth edition of CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION remains the authority in the field -- a work of distinction that every lab, library, student, professional, or researcher should have close at hand.

Rights, Risks and Responsibilities
Rights, Risks and Responsibilities

Author: Georgina Koubel

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-03-12

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0230369073

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Taking an interprofessional focus to reflect modern practice, this book introduces the complexity of balancing rights and risks. It helps readers to understand and evaluate their own values, knowledge and power in order to provide safer, more effective care for those they work with, including vulnerable adults and children.

Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations Near Nuclear Facilities
Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations Near Nuclear Facilities

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-06-29

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 0309255716

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In the late 1980s, the National Cancer Institute initiated an investigation of cancer risks in populations near 52 commercial nuclear power plants and 10 Department of Energy nuclear facilities (including research and nuclear weapons production facilities and one reprocessing plant) in the United States. The results of the NCI investigation were used a primary resource for communicating with the public about the cancer risks near the nuclear facilities. However, this study is now over 20 years old. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission requested that the National Academy of Sciences provide an updated assessment of cancer risks in populations near USNRC-licensed nuclear facilities that utilize or process uranium for the production of electricity. Analysis of Cancer Risks in Populations near Nuclear Facilities: Phase 1 focuses on identifying scientifically sound approaches for carrying out an assessment of cancer risks associated with living near a nuclear facility, judgments about the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical power, ability to assess potential confounding factors, possible biases, and required effort. The results from this Phase 1 study will be used to inform the design of cancer risk assessment, which will be carried out in Phase 2. This report is beneficial for the general public, communities near nuclear facilities, stakeholders, healthcare providers, policy makers, state and local officials, community leaders, and the media.