Re: Linear Hypothesis IS the Cause of P -Reply

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@ix.netcom.com>]

> This misses the real question:  Why is radiation treated differently than 
> other hazards?  Other hazards have "threshold limit values".  These are upper 
> limits on "safe" levels, eg. concentrations, of hazardous materials.  Yet, if 
> you read the basis for these, they are generally set at a level which does NOT 
> protect everyone!  Industrial hygienists recognize a deminimis risk; why can't 
> hp's? 
> Bill Lipton 

Bill, that seems to be changing all the time, with the public mood 
approaching the same level of skepticism as found when addressing 
radiation and hazards (all in the same breath).

Sandy Perle
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ICN Dosimetry Division
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