Radiation in dailylife

For a period of three years, a European research project led by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland has been developing the traceability and reliability of radiation measurements used in medical X-ray imaging. Improved patient safety will be the concrete outcome of the work.

At this time of the year, the midday sun can already cause burns in people with sensitive skin. According to a recent study, young people like sunbathing and tanning, even though they are also concerned about the health hazards of UV radiation and the risk of skin cancer.