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Children and Health

Children are among the most vulnerable to - and least protected from - radiation exposure. Current "acceptable" exposure standards in the U.S. are based on "Standard Man" - i.e., a robust young male. This does not take into account the more serious effects of radiation exposure to pregnant women and children in particular, including to the unborn. Beyond Nuclear supports efforts to change these standards.

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Entries from May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

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May032021

Introducing Reference Girl

Current radiation exposure standards are based on an outdated model known as Reference Man, defined as “… a nuclear industry worker 20-30 years of age, weighs 70 kg (154 pounds), is 170 cm (67 inches) tall…is a Caucasian and is a Western European or North American in habitat and custom.” But with current global exposures to ionizing radiation increasing, Reference Man no longer represents the most protective model, leaving out women, children and pregnancy, which are less resistant to radiation exposure.

DateMay 3, 2021 | Print ArticlePrint Article | |