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Note, Medical And Dental X-Rays--A Time For Re-Evaluation And State Action, James H. Seckinger
Note, Medical And Dental X-Rays--A Time For Re-Evaluation And State Action, James H. Seckinger
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In 1956, the National Academy of Sciences in a report on "The Biological Effects of Atomic Radiation" warned the public of the serious consequences that may flow from any type of radiation exposure. The report set forth the relationship between low-level exposure, that type of exposure which is present in the medical and dental use of X-rays, and long-range biological effects. Because of the possibility of such long-range effects, the Academy recommended that the medical authorities take prompt action to eliminate all unnecessary radiation in the use of X-rays.
Despite the strong language used by the Academy, and the lapse …