Radiation Effects on Health

Follow the links below to find information on the effects of radiation, including radioactive fallout and waste, on health.

Updated September 2011

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Title:   ARPANSA - Beta Particles
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page describes the characteristics of beta particles.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   ARPANSA - Alpha Particles
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page describes the characteristics of alpha particles.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   ARPANSA - Health effects of ionising radiation
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page is one of a set of pages provided by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency to inform about radiation basics
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Eyes - laser eye surgery
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Laser eye surgery or laser corneal sculpting is a medical procedure that uses a laser to reshape the surface of the eye. This is done to improve or correct myopia (short-sightedness), hypermetropia (long sightedness) and astigmatism (uneven curvature of the eye's surface). Some people who have laser eye surgery will still need to wear glasses or contact lenses, although their natural eyesight should be much improved.
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - Radiation and health fact sheets
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This page lists the publications of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency concerning radiation and health issues.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Media release. Advice on exposure to radiation arising from the nuclear accident in Japan
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Advice for Australians remaining in Japan on food and water precautions, the availability and use of potassium iodide tablets and on appropriate sheltering from radiation if required have been provided by Australia's Chief Medical Officer and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).
Date:   Dec 2011
Title:   Annual Summary Reports of the Australian Radiation Incident Register
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Annual Summary Reports of the Australian Radiation Incident Register
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   The Australian Radiation Incident Register (ARIR)
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Compilation of Incident and Accident Reports to act as a national focus for information on ionizing radiation incidents and accidents
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Barium tests
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Barium tests are used to examine conditions of the digestive tract such as reflux, narrowing or ulceration. Tests include the barium meal or barium swallow and barium enema. Barium is a white, radio-opaque powder that allows the organs of the digestive system to show up during x-ray. The images are generated using an x-ray process called fluoroscopy.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Eye problems - long-sightedness
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Long-sightedness or hyperopia is a common condition that affects the ability to focus. Long-sightedness can cause vision problems, headaches and tiredness. Glasses, contact lenses and laser techniques are used to correct long-sightedness.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   X-ray examinations
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An x-ray examination creates two-dimensional images of the body's internal organs or bones to help diagnose conditions or diseases. A small amount of ionising radiation is used. An x-ray examination is a painless and non-invasive procedure. Tell your doctor or specialist if you think you may be pregnant as another type of test may be recommended.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - Radioactivity in domestic smoke alarms
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The nature of radon, how it gets into homes, whether it is harmful and what can be done about it are discussed.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Radiation doses delivered to patients in Australia are checked by teams of medical physicists and radiation therapists employed in the radiotherapy clinics. The Australian Clinical Dosimetry Service will provide these specialists with a source of independent checks for equipment and patient doses.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Tattoo removal
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Tattoos can be removed by a dermatologist. Permanent tattoos can be removed in most cases using a laser. However, it will take months, and multiple treatments, before the tattoo fades. Minor scarring is rare when the appropriate Q-switched laser is used. A doctor or GP can refer you to a dermatologist for tattoo removal.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Australian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR) for uranium mining and milling workers
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The Australian National Radiation Dose Register (ANRDR) was set up in 2010 to record and store radiation doses received by individuals in the course of their employment in a centralised database.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Advice on exposure to radiation arising from nuclear incidents in Japan
Publisher:   HealthInsite Editorial Team
Description:   The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has been closely monitoring the situation in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Friday 11 March. Those events caused major damage to a number of nuclear reactors on the east coast of Japan. The Japanese Government has established an evacuation zone around the affected reactors.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Response
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   Index of pages describing ARPANSA's involvement in radiation emergency response.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - Ionising radiation and health
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The nature of ionising radiation, units of measurement, exposure, effects and safe levels are discussed.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Diabetic retinopathy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diabetic retinopathy damages blood vessels inside the retina causing vision loss and blindness. People with diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms only emerge in the later stage and include blurred vision, eye strain and headaches. Regular eye exams and good diabetes management reduce the risk of diabetic retinopathy. Laser treatment is often used.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - Cosmic Radiation Exposure
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The nature of cosmic radiation, units of measurement, exposure, likelihood and health risks are discussed.
Date:   Feb 2011

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