Radiation and your health

Radiation, its uses, health effects and safety standards.

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Understanding radiation

About radiation, health effects, exposure to, measurement, types and sources, Federal, Provincial, Territorial Radiation Protection Committee

Radiation emitting devices

Radiation Emitting Devices Act and Regulations, radiation safety codes, everyday things that emit radiation

Radon

About radon, testing your home, reducing levels in your home, action guides, resources

Occupational radiation exposure

About occupational exposure to radiation, National Dose Registry, National Dosimetry Services, radiation safety codes, radiation guidelines

Radiological and nuclear emergencies

About radiological and nuclear emergencies, previous nuclear incidents and accidents, how Canada prepares, radiation measurement

Medical radiation

Ultrasounds, mammography, medical and dental X-rays, medical isotopes

Food irradiation

What is food irradiation, why irradiate food, is eating irradiated foods safe and more

National Calibration Reference Centre for Bioassay and In Vivo Monitoring

About the centre, programs and services and more

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