Re: Is it too late?

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On Tue, 15 Jan 2002, Sandy Perle wrote:



> Ruth. Yes, I do believe this. If you look at the regulatory process since 1968, the dose

> limits have become MORE restrictive, not less. Why do you think that? Is it because of

> clear evidence that there is a direct correlation of radiation exposure and risk? If a

> correlation has not been exhibited, how do you then account for the tightening up of the

> regulatory limits?



	--Actually, BEIR-V (1990) gave a much higher cancer risk than

BEIR-III (1980) and BEIR-I (1972?), and the same was true of the UNSCEAR

Reports.



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