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Radiation Hormesis and the Linear-No-Threshold Assumption
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Radiation Hormesis and the Linear-No-Threshold Assumption Paperback - 2014

by Charles L. Sanders

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Current radiation protection standards are based upon the application of the linear no-threshold (LNT) assumption, which considers that even very low doses of ionizing radiation can cause cancer. The radiation hormesis hypothesis, by contrast, proposes that low-dose ionizing radiation is not only safe but is healthy and beneficial.

In this book, the author examines all facets of radiation hormesis in detail, including the history of the concept and mechanisms, and presents comprehensive, up-to-date reviews for major cancer types. It is explained how low-dose radiation can in fact decrease all-cause and all-cancer mortality and help to control metastatic cancer. Attention is also drawn to biases in epidemiological research when using the LNT assumption. The author shows how proponents of the LNT assumption consistently reject, manipulate, and deliberately ignore an overwhelming abundance of published data and falsely claim that no reliable data are available at doses of less than 100 mSv. The consequence of the LNT assumption is a radiophobia that is very costly in terms of lives and money.

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  • Title Radiation Hormesis and the Linear-No-Threshold Assumption
  • Author Charles L. Sanders
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 217
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Springer
  • Date 2014-11-26
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9783642425660 / 3642425666
  • Weight 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.49 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.24 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 612.014

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