Post by Joe Neubarth on Jan 31, 2012 9:07:11 GMT -5
ratical.org/radiation/CNR/PBC/chp1F.html
[...]The finding of this book constitutes an example of what can happen from exposing people to new agents, such as x-rays, when no one knows the long-term consequences. Readers will see the innocent enthusiasm, the repeated assurances that the procedures were safe, and the power of the "technological imperative" to suppress the idea that there might be a problem with anything as wondrous and potentially useful as x-rays. This is a story of "disaster creep" --- a massive problem creeping up on society without any recognition. [...]
[...]"Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women today. It is the leading cause of death among women ages 40 to 44, and the leading cause of cancer death in women 20 to 54."[...]
[...]medical science has clearly known for some 20 years already that ionizing radiation is a prominent and proven cause of breast-cancer. Ionizing radiations include x-rays and gamma rays, as well as beta, alpha, and some other high-speed particles.[...]
[...]The finding of this book constitutes an example of what can happen from exposing people to new agents, such as x-rays, when no one knows the long-term consequences. Readers will see the innocent enthusiasm, the repeated assurances that the procedures were safe, and the power of the "technological imperative" to suppress the idea that there might be a problem with anything as wondrous and potentially useful as x-rays. This is a story of "disaster creep" --- a massive problem creeping up on society without any recognition. [...]
[...]"Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women today. It is the leading cause of death among women ages 40 to 44, and the leading cause of cancer death in women 20 to 54."[...]
[...]medical science has clearly known for some 20 years already that ionizing radiation is a prominent and proven cause of breast-cancer. Ionizing radiations include x-rays and gamma rays, as well as beta, alpha, and some other high-speed particles.[...]