Publications

The latest publication is the UNSCEAR 2008 Report: "Sources and effects of ionizing radiation".

Volume I comprises the main text of the 2008 report to the General Assembly ( A/63/46) and 2 scientific annexes:

• Annex A - Medical radiation exposures; and
• Annex B - Exposures of the public and workers from various sources of radiation.

Volume II comprises the remaining 3 scientific annexes. It is expected to be published in the second half of 2010.

• Annex C - Radiation exposures in accidents;
• Annex D - Health effects due to radiation from the Chernobyl accident; and
• Annex E - Effects of ionizing radiation on non-human biota.

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The penultimate publication is the UNSCEAR 2006 Report: "Effects of ionizing radiation".

Volume I comprises the main text of the 2006 report to the General Assembly ( A/61/46 + Corr.1) and 2 scientific annexes:

• Annex A - Epidemiological studies of radiation and cancer; and
• Annex B - Epidemiological evaluation of cardiovascular disease and other non-cancer diseases following radiation exposure.

Volume II comprises the remaining 3 scientific annexes:

• Annex C - Non-targeted and delayed effects of exposure to ionizing radiation;
• Annex D - Effects of ionizing radiation on the immune system; and
• Annex E - Sources-to-effects assessment for radon in homes and workplaces.

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UNSCEAR 2000 Report
Vol.I: Sources

UNSCEAR 2000 Report
Vol.II: Effects