Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 9PQ
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To discuss: safest level of radiation exposure which is recommended
Introduction:
The radiation pollution is the physical type of environmental pollution where it cause hazards in the environment due to radiations of ionizing and non-ionizing in nature.
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