UNSCEAR 1962 Report

Report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation

The UNSCEAR 1962 Report is comprised of the main text of the 1962 report to the General Assembly (A/5216) and eleven scientific annexes.

Report to the General Assembly with Scientific Annexes

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The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) assesses the levels and effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. UNSCEAR’s scientific findings underpin radiation risk evaluation and international protection standards.

This publication provides the supporting scientific assessment for UNSCEAR’s 1962 report to the General Assembly and includes the Report to the General Assembly with short overviews of the materials and conclusions contained in the scientific annexes.

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Annex A - Definition of quantities, units and symbols

Annex B - Fundamental radiobiology

Annex C - The hereditary effects of radiation

Annex D - Somatic effects of radiation (References)

Annex E - Radiation from natural sources

Annex F - Environmental contamination

Annex G - Medical, occupational and other exposures

Annex H - Comparison of doses and estimates of risks

Annex I - List of offers to assist with measurements of samples

Annex J - List of reports submitted to the Committee

Annex K - Letter sent at the request of the Committee by its Secretary to States Members of the United Nations and members of the specialized agencies and of the IAEA on 7 April 1960