Document ID (ISN) | 77539 |
CIS number |
01-1512 |
ISBN(s) |
92-832-1275-4 |
Year |
2000 |
Convention or series no. |
IARC Monographs 75
|
Author(s) |
World Health Organization (WHO) |
Title |
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans - Ionizing radiation, Part 1: X- and gamma (γ)-radiation, and neutrons |
Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 150 cours Albert Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France, 2000. x, 491p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. |
Abstract |
This monograph presents the views and expert opinions of an IARC working group which met in Lyon, France, 26 May-2 June 1999 on cancer risks from X-radiation, γ-radiation and neutrons. All three are classified in group 1 (carcinogenic to humans). For each form of radiation, the following aspects are covered: exposure data; studies of cancer in humans; studies of cancer in experimental animals; other data relevant to an evaluation of carcinogenicity and its mechanisms; summary of reported data and evaluation. |
Descriptors (primary) |
ionizing radiation; WHO; carcinogenic effects; hazard evaluation; IARC |
Descriptors (secondary) |
mutagenic effects; gamma radiation; neutrons; x-rays; human experiments; glossary; criteria document; animal experiments |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | France |
Subject(s) |
Radiation
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Risk evaluation Ionizing radiation IARC Monographs Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
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