Basic References--Nuclear Regulatory Commission This page links to basic information about nuclear safety and about the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.... Details > U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Brochures and Fact Sheets--Nuclear Regulatory Commission This page features links to information on nuclear power plants, nuclear materials and waste, and general audience brochures.... Details > U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource (CEDR), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) CEDR provides public access to health and exposure data concerning DOE installations. Most of the data are from epidemiologic studies conducted by DOE-funded researchers as part of the DOE Worker Heal... Details > U.S. Department of Energy |
FAQ - About Environmental Health Issues from EPA This page links to a collection of frequently asked questions about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various environmental topics.
Includes drinking water; wetlands, oceans and watershe... Details > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Home Buyers and Sellers Guide to Radon This guide was developed to help home buyers and sellers address eight key questions about radon. It answers questions such as: why you need to test for radon; how to evaluate radon test kits; how to ... Details > U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies This document provides guidance on the use of potassium iodide as a thyroid blocking agent for radiation exposure.... Details > Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Public Document Room--Nuclear Regulatory Commission The mission of NRC's Public Document Room (PDR) is to help the public find and obtain NRC information in the agency's extensive electronic, paper, and microfiche collections. The PDR is staffed by tec... Details > U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Radiation Protection The Nuclear Regulatory Commission' s primary mission is to protect public health and safety, and the environment from the effects of radiation from nuclear reactors, materials, and waste facilities. T... Details > U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
Radiation Therapy This document describes what happens before, during, and after radiation therapy.... Details > American Society of Radiologic Technologists |
Radiation Therapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Treatment What to expect and how to care for yourself if you are receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Descriptions of external radiation therapy and brachytherapy using radiation implants; radiation therapy ... Details > National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |