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Abstract
Evidence that low-level radiation substantially enhances the effectiveness of repair mechanisms is summarized. This finding destroys the theoretical basis (there is no other basis) for use of a linear-no threshold dose-response relationship to estimate the cancer risk of exposure to low-level radiation. Such a methodology will exaggerate the risk. This conclusion is further supported by epidemiological evidence and by studies of the effects of radon exposure in the home, which are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 7806399 DOI: 10.1007/bf00383360
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int Arch Occup Environ Health ISSN: 0340-0131 Impact factor: 3.015