Risk of cancer from diagnostic X-rays: estimates for the UK and 14 other countries.
BACKGROUND: Diagnostic X-rays are the largest man-made source of radiation exposure to the general population, contributing about 14% of the total annual exposure worldwide from all sources. Although diagnostic X-rays provide great benefits, that their use involves some small risk of developing can...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2004
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