Reported Radiation Overexposure Accidents Worldwide, 1980-2013: A Systematic Review

摘要: BACKGROUND: Radiation overexposure accidents are rare but can have severe long-term health consequences. Although underreporting be an issue, some extensive literature reviews of reported radiation overexposures been performed and constitute a sound basis for conclusions on general trends. Building further this work, we systematic review that completes previous provides new information characteristics trends accidents. METHODS: We searched publications reports from MEDLINE, EMBASE, the International Atomic Energy Agency, Protection Association, United Nations Scientific Committee Effects Radiation, States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site accident registry over 1980-2013. retrieved cases, systematically extracted selected information, descriptive analysis. RESULTS: 297 out 5189 194 records REAC/TS met our eligibility criteria. From these, 634 were retrieved, involving 2390 overexposed people, whom 190 died their overexposure. The number cases has decreased all types use, medical one. 64% occurred with use therapy fluoroscopy. Additionally, differed significantly across regions. CONCLUSIONS: This updated broader view overexposures. It suggests overall decline in greatest share fields using fluoroscopy; larger indicates potential need enhanced quality assurance programs. Our data also highlights variations by region. main limitation study is likely Ensuring comprehensive monitoring reporting paramount to inform tailor prevention interventions local needs. Language: en