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Everyone is exposed to low doses of ionizing radiation for diagnosis from X-rays/CT scan or other radiological procedures. In several cases repeated X-rays are advised. The article describes the effect of low doses on DNA the hereditary material. The X-ray exposure induces oxidative stress that leads to DNA damage. The changes in DNA cause cancer. The occupational workers handling radiation equipment receive higher doses then the individuals visiting for diagnosis.
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This low dose exposure is harmful as it causes cardiovascular diseases and cancer due to its ability to induce oxidative stress..
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This page is a summary of: Chronic low dose exposure of hospital workers to ionizing radiation leads to increased micronuclei frequency and reduced antioxidants in their peripheral blood lymphocytes, International Journal of Radiation Biology, January 2019, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2019.1571255.
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