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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Main Authors: Berrington de González, A, Darby, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004