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    RADIATION

    People are exposed both to natural radiation, for example ultraviolet


    radiation and radon, and to radiation generated by human activities.
    Radioactive sources (emitting for example X-rays) are used in
    medicine for diagnosis and treatment, and in research, industry
    and nuclear energy production. Other forms of radiation include
    electromagnetic fields emitted by electricity, by devices such
    as mobile phones, lasers, and LED lamps, and also by the sun. To
    protect people from overexposure to radiation, the health sector
    should engage further with other sectors tasked with managing Aerial view of beach
    these sources. in Mallorca, Spain.

    21
    KEY RISKS TO HEALTH
    EXPOSURE TO RADIATION FROM SEVERAL SOURCES
    CAN INCREASE RISKS OF CANCERS AND DEATHS

    58 K 60 K 450 K 20 K
    Over 58 000 deaths More than 60 000 skin More than 450 000 non- 20 thousand thyroid
    from lung cancer were melanoma-related melanoma skin cancer cancers were caused by
    caused by residential deaths are caused by and 10 000 melanoma the Chernobyl accident
    radon in 2016. solar ultraviolet radiation cases are caused by (up to 2015).
    yearly (2000). sunbed use each year
    in the United States of
    America, Europe and
    Australia (2014).

    MEDICAL PROCEDURES EXPOSE PEOPLE TO LEVELS


    OF RADIATION:

    4B
    Four billion medical imaging and
    millions of radiotherapy and
    nuclear medicine procedures are
    performed each year (2008).

    MANY COUNTRIES HAVE DEVELOPED LEGISLATION


    FOR PROTECTION FROM SELECTED RADIATION RISKS:

    78% 56%
    of surveyed countries (40 of 51 countries) of surveyed countries (25 of 45 countries)
    developed legislation for protection against developed legislation for protection against
    any electromagnetic frequency (e.g. power artificial tanning sunbeds.
    lines, radiofrequency).
    Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

    WHAT ARE KEY ACTIONS FOR


    IMPROVEMENT?
    Key actions to combat the adverse health effects of radiation include the following:

    1.
    Legislation
    2.
    Protective measures
    3.
    Radon
    Establish relevant legislation, Inform the public about the Reduce exposure to radon,
    tools and mechanisms to protect effects and risks of overexposure for example through radon
    the public, workers and patients to radiation, and protective measures mitigation strategies.
    from radiation. that can be taken.

    4.
    Ultraviolet radiation
    5.
    Medical use of
    6.
    Emergencies
    Encourage personal protection radiation Build and strengthen national
    against ultraviolet radiation. Promote a safety culture in capacities to respond to
    the medical use of radiation and radiation emergencies.
    reduce unnecessary medical
    radiation exposure.
    MAIN WHO ACTIONS
    WHO actions on the adverse health effects of radiation include the following:

    Radiation safety Emergencies Evidence-based policy


    standards Coordinate preparedness Assess health risks from radiation
    Develop radiation safety and public health response exposure and provide evidence-based
    standards and support countries to radiation emergencies. policy options, guidelines and tools,
    in their implementation. for example on radiation safety in
    medicine, sunbed use, radon control, and
    Research agendas emergency preparedness and response.
    Information Develop research agendas on
    Produce information on the radiation-related topics.
    effects of radiation through
    advocacy and communication.

    SECTORAL POLICIES INTERACTING


    WITH HEALTH PROTECTION FROM
    RADIATION
    Cooperation with the following sectors may be required to sustainably reduce risks to health:

    Industry Energy Telecom Housing

    Labour Health

    Further information: www.who.int/health-topics/radiation.


    Source: Healthy environments for healthier populations: Why do they matter and what can we do? WHO, 2019.

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