Radiation in Your Life
Radiation in Healthcare
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Radiation is used in healthcare settings in procedures to help healthcare providers find causes of symptoms (diagnostics) and to manage or treat some health conditions.
Radiation in Everyday Objects
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- Air Travel
- Airport Security Screening
- Building Materials
- Cigarette Smoking and Radiation
- Frequently Asked Questions about Cell Phones and Your Health
- Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
- Wearable Computers and Wearable Technology
Radiation in Nature
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- Radon and Your Health
- Radiation from Space (Cosmic Radiation)
- Radiation from the Earth (Terrestrial Radiation)
Radiation from Nuclear Weapons Testing
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Page last reviewed: October 20, 2021
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention