
Radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年7月10日 · Radiation is energy that travels in the form of waves or particles and is part of our everyday environment. People are exposed to radiation from cosmic rays, as well as to radioactive …
Radiation and health
2023年7月7日 · Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or moving subatomic particles. Natural radiation comes from many naturally occurring radioactive materials found in soil, …
Ionizing radiation and health effects
2023年7月27日 · WHO fact sheet on ionizing radiation, health effects and protective measures: includes key facts, definition, sources, type of exposure, health effects, nuclear emergencies, WHO response.
Radiation and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Radiation and health We work to strengthen radiation protection of the public, patients and workers worldwide. We provide Member States with evidence-based guidance, tools and technical advice on …
Radiation: Ionizing radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
2020年10月26日 · Energy emitted from a source is generally referred to as radiation. Examples include heat or light from the sun, microwaves from an oven, X rays from an X-ray tube and gamma rays …
Radiation: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
2016年3月9日 · Everyone is exposed to UV radiation from the sun and an increasing number of people are exposed to artificial sources used in industry, commerce and recreation. The sun is by far the …
Ultraviolet radiation - World Health Organization (WHO)
2025年7月24日 · Ultraviolet (UV) radiation covers the wavelength range of 100–400 nm, which is a higher frequency and lower wavelength than visible light. UV radiation comes naturally from the sun, …
Radiation emergencies - World Health Organization (WHO)
2025年7月3日 · Radiation emergencies can greatly impact human health and the environment. The impact will vary considerably, depending on the scenario, scale of the emergency, type of radiation …
Enhancing radiation safety in health care
2022年4月12日 · The medical use of ionizing radiation has expanded worldwide. Advanced technology has opened new horizons to diagnostics and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine and …
Radiation: The known health effects of ultraviolet radiation
2024年7月16日 · UV radiation can cause short- and long-term health effects on the skin. In addition to the well-known short-term effects such as sunburn or allergic reactions, long-term effects like skin …