A LTHOUGH the radioactivity associated I., with radioisotopes and nuclear power is potentially of great benefit to mankind, it presents certain hazards which are becoming of increasing public health significance. These hazards are formidable but not insurmountable. Feasible methods of radiation protection are available for both the individual working in close contact with radiation and the public living in the environs exposed to radioactive wastes. One of the most important aspects of radiological safety is the detection of radiation.

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