Cancer risk models for ionizing radiation.

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  • D G Hoel
چکیده

Risk estimation in radiation carcinogenesis depends primarily on epidemiological data and hazard rate models. The A-bomb survivors follow-up provides information on the complexity of this process. Several hazard rate models are briefly discussed and illustrated using the A-bomb experience.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Environmental Health Perspectives

دوره 76  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1987