This project will examine the controversy surrounding the health effects of radiation at low doses. Guidelines based on the questionable conclusion that there is no lower threshold to such effects currently impede the progress of several nuclear-related industries. Working from literature and interviews, we will assess the appropriateness of the current and proposed guidelines, discuss the parties involved in the regulation process, and examine the potential benefits and detriments to adapting a new model for policy implementation.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Barnett, Glenn Stephen
• Bunten, Brian Wayne
• Linnemann, Matthew Richard

Subject

• Health
• Security
• Well-Being
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 00C006I

Keyword

• Public health
• Medical care

Advisor

• Woods, Douglas W.
• Muckerheide, James B.

Year

• 2000

Date created

• 2000-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright