OUTDOOR GAMMA RADIATION MEASURMENT IN ORDER TO ESTIMATE THE ANNUAL EFFECTIVE DOSE AND EXCESS LIFETIME CANCER RISK FOR RESIDENTS OF TEHRAN, IRAN

Introduction: Gamma ray radiation can cause ionization and harmful effects on human health due to its high levels of energy. However, contrary to popular belief, natural sources of gamma radiation are far greater in number than artificial sources. This study aims to determine the environmental gamm...

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Main Authors: Akbar Eslami, Abbas Shahsavani, Mohammad Hossein Saghi, Leila Akhoondi, Ali Goorani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2017-03-01
Series:Journal of Air Pollution and Health
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Online Access:https://japh.tums.ac.ir/index.php/japh/article/view/65