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United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation Report to the General Assembly 2006

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Original or alternative title 
Effects of Ionizing Radiation: United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, UNSCEAR 2006 Report to the General Assembly, with scientific annexes
Provider 
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)
Tabulations only
Geography 
Global
Coverage type 
Global
Time period covered 
01/1946 - 06/2006
Series or system 
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) Survey
Data type
Report
Summary 

This report contains the main conclusions of scientific annexes on epidemiological studies of radiation and cancer; epidemiological evaluation of cardiovascular disease and other non-cancer diseases following radiation exposure; non-targeted and delayed effects of exposure to ionizing radiation; effects of ionizing radiation on the immune system; and sources-to-effects assessment for radon in homes and workplaces.

Keywords 
Radon exposure
GHDx Entry last modified on: Oct 21, 2020