Low-dose radiation exposure and cardiovascular disease
Peter Griffin posted in cardiovascular disease • radiation on October 23rd, 2009.
It’s been hypothesized that occupational exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation could increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, but until now the mechanism has remained unclear. While it is well known that exposure to high-dose ionizing radiation – experienced by survivors of atomic bombs – can cause cancer, it is far more difficult to measure [...]
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