A REVIEW OF HUMAN RADIATION GENETICS FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF RADITION PROTECTION | BIONATURE

Although Haldane's name is not commonly connected with mainstream advancements in human radiation genetics, he made numerous crucial indirect contributions to the discipline.

Given the potential for large sections of the human population to be exposed to radiation as a result of peaceful applications of atomic energy and nuclear weapons fallout, several organisations, including UNSCEAR, BEIR, and ICRP, have maintained a keen interest in the field of biological (including genetic) effects of radiation.

The majority of this study is devoted to discussing the current state of radiation genetics. We must generalise from animal data in the lack of solid proof on the genetic impacts of radiation on humans. The two risk estimation methods, doubling dosage and direct methods, are discussed. If the reproductive population's gonads are subjected to a doubling dosage (now estimated to be 1 Sv for low dose rate irradiation), the incidence of genetically determined diseases and impairments will eventually double.

Part II delves into a hotly debated topic: the reported incidence of "leukaemia clusters" among children living near nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom, as well as a probable hereditary component.

Part III discusses the still-common practise of consanguineous marriages in our country, as well as its potential consequences in the assessment of genetic radiation threats.

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