Radiation Effects on Health

Follow the links below to find information on the effects of radiation, including radioactive fallout and waste, on health.

Updated January 2008

Printer friendly page

Related HealthInsite Topics
Microwaves
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about microwaves and their health effects.
Mobile Phones
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on health and safety issues for users of mobile phones.
Radiation Protection Services
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information for professionals, industry and consumers on radiation monitoring and protection services, standards and regulation.
Sunburn
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about sunburn and how to prevent it.
X-rays
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about the use of x rays and their health effects.
Consultations on Radiologic Health Effects
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on consultations about the health effects of radiation and radioactive wastes and pollutants.
30 Resources Found
Results 1 to 20 displayed.
1    2   
Title:   ARPANSA - Code of practice and safety guide for intervention in emergency situations involving radiation exposure (2004)
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   These Recommendations update existing guidance on the application of protective measures in planning for and responding to emergency situations in Australia involving radiation exposure.
Date:   Jun 2005
Title:   ARPANSA - Health effects of ionising radiation
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page is one of a set of pages provided by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency to inform about radiation basics
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - Radiation and health fact sheets
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page lists the publications of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency concerning radiation and health issues.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - Cosmic Radiation Exposure
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The nature of cosmic radiation, units of measurement, exposure, likelihood and health risks are discussed.
Date:   Oct 2006
Title:   ARPANSA - Ionising radiation and health
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The nature of ionising radiation, units of measurement, exposure, effects and safe levels are discussed.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   X-ray examinations
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An x-ray examination uses a special camera to take two-dimensional pictures of internal body structures. This test is particularly useful in diagnosing conditions or diseases that affect the bones.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Thyroid conditions - Q & A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A range of questions on thyroid conditions. Our experts provide the answers.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   The Australian Radiation Incident Register (ARIR)
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Compilation of Incident and Accident Reports to act as a national focus for information on ionizing radiation incidents and accidents
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   ARPANSA - Workshop on Recent Advances in Absorbed Dose Standards
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The principle focus of the AbsDos 2003 Workshop was on calorimetric absorbed dose standards, but other types of absorbed dose standards and other closely related matters were also discussed. A significant emphasis was given to uncertainty assessments.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - Beta Particles
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page describes the characteristics of beta particles.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - Alpha Particles
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page describes the characteristics of alpha particles.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Annual Summary Reports of the Australian Radiation Incident Register
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Annual Summary Reports of the Australian Radiation Incident Register
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Laser photocoagulation for neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Laser photocoagulation was the first treatment introduced to try to halt the progression of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in which newly formed vessels or choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) grow under the macula leading to the occu...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Endometrial destruction techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Drugs or hysterectomy (removing the uterus) used to be the main option for women having problems with heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia). In the last decade, surgical techniques have been developed that remove only the lining of the uterus (endometr...
Date:   Aug 2005
Title:   ARPANSA - Radiation emissions from video display terminals
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The widespread use of video display terminals has been accompanied by concern about possible adverse health effects associated with the electromagnetic radiation emissions from VDTs. As most VDTs use cathode-ray tube (CRT) technology, the information presented applies to this type of VDT.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Ethical and practical issues concerning ashed bones from the Commonwealth of Australia's strontium 90 program, 1957-1978
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   This report contains recommendations covering responsibilities of institutions dealing with disposal of remaining ash from the Commonwealth of Australia's program of testing for Strontium 90 between 1957 and 1978.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Laser trabeculoplasty for open angle glaucoma
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Glaucoma is a chronic progressive disease of the optic nerve which, if not treated, leads to visual field decay and blindness at end stages. Intraocular pressure (IOP) decreasing is shown to diminish the progression of the disease, and could be achieved...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   ARPANSA - Radioactivity in domestic smoke alarms
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The nature of radon, how it gets into homes, whether it is harmful and what can be done about it are discussed.
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Laser peripheral iridoplasty for angle-closure
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Angle -closure glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Treatment is aimed at opening the drainage system and lowering the pressure in the eye with medical and/or surgical treatment. Laser peripheral iridoplasty is used in pat...
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   ARPANSA - British Radiation Protection Report on ELF Assessed
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The CEO of ARPANSA, Dr John Loy, announced a number of commitments reflecting his assessment of the report by the Advisory Group on Non Ionising Radiation to the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB - UK) on extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields and the risk of cancer.
Date:   Dec 2004
Results 1 to 20 displayed.
1    2