UNSCEAR 1986 Report

Genetic and somatic effects of ionizing radiation

The UNSCEAR 1986 Report is comprised of the main text of the 1986 report to the General Assembly (A/41/16) and three 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 1986 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.

Sales No. E.86.IX.9,
ISBN:  92-1-142123-3

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Annex A - Genetic effects of radiation

Annex B - Dose-response relationships for radiation-induced cancer

Annex C - Biological effects of pre-natal irradiation