Lung Hazards From Inhaled Radioactive Particulate Matter (open access)

Lung Hazards From Inhaled Radioactive Particulate Matter

Conclusions from the study: "Radioactive dusts are carcinogenic, and can cause cancer of the lung. complete dose response curves have not yet been determined. All the parameters that render this demonstrably toxic material (radioactive dust) have not yet been evaluated. It is strongly suggested by the experimental data that duration of radiological insult to the lung is an important factor in eliciting lung cancer. The atmospheric tolerance concentrations now in use seem to afford little margin of safety."
Date: September 14, 1960
Creator: Cember, Herman
System: The UNT Digital Library