Radon in human environment and Carcinoma – part 1
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Applied Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The article describes basic theories of small doses of ionizing radiation’s impact on an organism and the current views on mechanisms of cancer emergence influenced by radiation. The risk estimation of lung carcinoma caused by inhalation of radon present in human environment was provided.
Authors and Affiliations
Jacek Kapała, Stanisław Mnich, Maria Karpińska
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- DOI 10.19260/PJAS.2017.3.1.05
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