Introduction To Health Physics
Introduction To Health Physics
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ISBN: 9780071835275
Author: Johnson, Thomas E. (thomas Edward), Cember, Herman.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.2P
To determine

The RR per gray if the lung cancer ERR is 0.1-0.4 per Gy.

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Answer to Problem 7.2P

1.1 to 1.4

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Given:

ERR is 0.1-0.4 per Gy.

Formula used:

  ProbabilityofCausation=ERR1+ERRRR=1+ERR

Calculation:

  RR=1+ERRRR=1+0.1RR=1.1RR=1+0.4RR=1.4

Conclusion:

The RR per gray is 1.1-1.4

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