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Comment
. 2019 Jul;44(7):519-520.
doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000002614.

A Critical Assessment of the Linear No-Threshold Hypothesis: What Is the Evidence?

Patrick M Colletti  1
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A Critical Assessment of the Linear No-Threshold Hypothesis: What Is the Evidence?

Patrick M Colletti. Clin Nucl Med. 2019 Jul.

Abstract

The Linear No-Threshold (LNT) hypothesis regarding low-level radiation is based on expert opinion. As more experts critically evaluate the absence of convincing evidence supporting the LNT hypothesis, the more likely we will recognize that LNT may create more risk than it mitigates.

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