| Literature DB >> 870944 |
Abstract
A sixfole increase in the risk of thyroid cancer was observed among 10,902 persons irradiated for scalp tinea in childhood as compared to two matched control groups. The dosimetry studies demonstrated that the original mean dose given to the thyroid was less than 9 rads, yielding a risk of 6.3/10(6)/year. This carcinogenic effect of low-level radiation must be considered in the planning of safety measures against potential public health hazards.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID： 870944 DOI： 10.1148/123.3.741
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Radiology ISSN： 0033-8419 Impact factor: 11.105