What are the Biological Effects of Radiation Dose?
The biological effects of radiation depend on the dose and type of radiation. At low doses, the effects may be negligible or limited to small increases in cancer risk. At higher doses, radiation can cause immediate damage to tissues and organs, leading to symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and hair loss. Extremely high doses can be fatal. The linear no-threshold model is often used to assess cancer risk at low doses, suggesting even small doses can increase risk linearly.
