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Estimates of probabilities of occurrence for various
types of cancer due to exposure to radiation
Cancer Type Probability of Fatal Cancer, 10 Sv -1
-4
Bone Marrow 50
Bone surface 5
Lung 85
Thyroid 8
Breast 20
Colon 85
TOTAL cont. …
-1
ICRP gave the value of 0.6 x 10 Sv year for the risk of genetic effects due to exposure to radiation
-2
-1
