UNSCEAR 1969 Report

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

The UNSCEAR 1969 Report is comprised of the main text of the 1969 report to the General Assembly (A/7613 + Corr.) and five 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 1969 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 - Radioactive contamination of the environment by nuclear tests

Annex B - Effects of ionizing radiation on the nervous system

Annex C - Radiation-induced chromosome aberrations in human cells

Annex D - Lists of reports received by the Committee

Annex E - 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 International Atomic Energy Agency on 30 April 1968