Radiation Fallout Hazard in Peace Time
Abstract
From time immemorial life on earth has been exposed to a continuous background of natural radiation from rocks, soil, and outer space. During the past half-century human beings have been exposed to additional radiation from luminescent clocks and watches, from x-rays and radium used in medical diagnosis and treatment, from x-rays used in fitting of shoes, and, more recently, from nuclear fission used for power and for research. Very little is known about the effects of such low but...