[ RadSafe ] (not international) stop using linear no-threshold (LNT) model in EPA regulations recognizing hormetic or threshold response at low doses

[Cary Renquist]

Interesting Whitehouse.gov Petition...
http://j.mp/17UXeA6


we petition the obama administration to:
stop using linear no-threshold (LNT) model in EPA regulations
recognizing hormetic or threshold response at low doses

The use of the linear no-threshold (LNT) model for radiation safety has
resulted in huge expenses to keep doses low, with no observable benefit
to health. On the other hand, the ensuing fear of radiation has
prevented the human study of beneficial effects of low dose radiation
that have been observed in animal studies, e.g. for prevention of
cancer, neuro-degenerative diseases, etc. for which there is presently
no method of prevention. The fear of radiation has also resulted in
deaths to hundreds of evacuees in Fukushima from the emotional stress to
avoid unmeasureable harm from radiation. Overview of low dose response
for toxic agents has overwhelmingly shown a hormetic or threshold
response, rather than LNT. Need to bring EPA regulations in compliance
with scientific observations.
Created: Apr 12, 2013
Issues: Environment, Health Care, Science and Space Policy
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Cary Renquist
Cary.renquist at ezag.com