CATALOG OF RISKS

被引:102
作者
COHEN, BL
LEE, IS
机构
[1] I-SING LEE Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
来源
HEALTH PHYSICS | 1979年 / 36卷 / 06期
关键词
D O I
10.1097/00004032-197906000-00007
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Information on risks is collected from various sources and converted into loss of life expectancy throughout life and in various age ranges. Risks included are radiation, accidents of various types, various diseases, overweight, tobacco use, alcohol and drugs, coffee, saccharin, and The Pill, occupational risks, socioeconomic factors, marital status, geography, serving in U.S. armed forces in Vietnam, catastrophic events, energy production, and technology in general. Information is also included on methods for reducing risks, risks in individual actions, “very-hazardous” activities, and priorities and perspective. Risks of natural and occupational radiation and exposure to radioactivity from the nuclear industry are compared with risks of similar or competing activities. © 1979 Health Physics Society.
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页码:707 / 722
页数:16
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