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- Radiation and health
Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or moving subatomic particles Natural radiation comes from many naturally occurring radioactive materials found in soil, water, air and in the body Every day, people inhale and ingest forms of radiation from air, food and water
- Ionizing radiation and health effects
WHO fact sheet on ionizing radiation, health effects and protective measures: includes key facts, definition, sources, type of exposure, health effects, nuclear emergencies, WHO response
- Radiation: The Chernobyl accident
Among those who survived radiation sickness, recovery took several years Many of them developed radiation-induced cataracts in the first few years after the accident Recent studies of the recovery operation workers indicate that opacities of the eye lens might result from radiation doses lower than previously expected (about 500 mSv)
- Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Everyone is exposed to UV radiation from the sun and an increasing number of people are exposed to artificial sources used in industry, commerce and recreation The sun is by far the strongest source of ultraviolet radiation in our environment Solar emissions include visible light, heat and ultraviolet (UV) radiation Just as visible light consists of different colours that become apparent in
- Radiation: Electromagnetic fields
Radiation: Electromagnetic fields 4 August 2016 | Questions and answersWhat are electromagnetic fields and where do they come from?
- Radiation: 5G mobile networks and health
5G, or fifth generation, is the latest wireless mobile phone technology, first widely deployed in 2019 5G is expected to increase performance and a wide range of new applications, including strengthening e-Health (telemedicine, remote surveillance, telesurgery)
- Radiation: The known health effects of ultraviolet radiation
UV radiation can cause short- and long-term health effects on the skin In addition to the well-known short-term effects such as sunburn or allergic reactions, long-term effects like skin cancer represent a chronic health risk Skin cancer risk is strongly correlated with the duration and frequency of sun exposure over one’s lifetime
- Radiation and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Radiation and health We work to strengthen radiation protection of the public, patients and workers worldwide We provide Member States with evidence-based guidance, tools and technical advice on public health issues related to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation
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