UNSCEAR 1966 Report

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

The UNSCEAR 1966 Report is comprised of the main text of the 1966 report to the General Assembly (A/6314 + Corr.) and four 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 1966 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 - Radiation from natural sources

Annex B - Environmental contamination

Annex C - The genetic risks of ionizing radiation

Annex D - Lists of reports received by the Committee