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Articles: Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry, Health Effects, Exposure Standards, and Health Protection Programs

A Study of Mortality and Morbidity Among Persons Occupationally Exposed to ⩽50 mSv in a Year: Phase I, Mortality Through 1984

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Pages 334-343 | Published online: 24 Feb 2011

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