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Man-Made Radiation Sources

3. Consumer Goods

• Examples of consumer goods containing man-made radionuclide are:
▪electronic tubes emitting X-rays;
▪self-luminous wrist watches;

▪gas lantern mantle; and
▪color television sets

4. Occupational Exposure

• Individuals may be exposed to radiation in the course of their occupation
involving radiation sources.

• Radiation of artificial origin is widely used in the manufacturing industry
and quality control, as research tools in universities, research institutions
and nuclear industry.

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