Bibliograph

Approaches to attribution of detrimental health effects to occupational ionizing radiation exposure and their application in compensation programmes for cancer, a practical guide, edited by Shengli Niu, Pascal Deboodt, and Hajo Zeeb ; jointly prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Labour Organization, and the World Health Organization

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Approaches to attribution of detrimental health effects to occupational ionizing radiation exposure and their application in compensation programmes for cancer, a practical guide, edited by Shengli Niu, Pascal Deboodt, and Hajo Zeeb ; jointly prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Labour Organization, and the World Health Organization

Language

eng

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 95-99)

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international or intergovernmental publication

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Approaches to attribution of detrimental health effects to occupational ionizing radiation exposure and their application in compensation programmes for cancer

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bibliography

Oclc number

645430033

Responsibility statement

edited by Shengli Niu, Pascal Deboodt, and Hajo Zeeb ; jointly prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Labour Organization, and the World Health Organization

Series statement

Occupational safety and health series, no. 73

Sub title

a practical guide

Summary

Provides guidance on procedures and methodology to assess attributability of cancer to occupational exposure to ionizing radiation and to assist decision making regarding compensation of workers occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation below the relevant dose limits who developed cancer. It is intended in particular for the use of competent authorities, employers and workers, and persons in charge of compensation programmes for occupational diseases, in order to assist governments and the social partners to make strategic choices which effectively meld economic efficiency and social protectionWorkers exposed to ionizing radiation in the course of their work may claim for compensation if they develop cancer. However, cancer is a common disease, especially in older age, and most cancers will be caused by non-occupational risk factors. Compiled by international experts, this book examines in detail the scientific basis for risk attribution, focusing in particular on the methodological issues associated with attributing individual cancers to previous occupational radiation exposures. The general features of compensation schemes are also presented, along with examples of compensation schemes from different countries, which illustrate a variety of approaches.

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Approaches to attributing health effects to occupational radiation exposure -- Approaches to assessment in risk attribution based compensation programmes -- Features of risk attribution based compensation programmes -- Conclusions and recommendations

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