|
| Cosmic
radiation at sea level (from outer space) |
26 |
|
| What
is the elevation (in feet) of your town?
|
|
|
Terrestrial (from the ground):
|
| What
region of the US do you live in?
|
|
|
Internal radiation (in your body):
|
| From
food and water, (e.g., potassium) |
40 |
|
| From
air, (radon) |
200 |
|
| Do
you wear a plutonium powered pacemaker? |
|
|
| Do
you have porcelain crowns or false teeth? |
|
|
Travel Related Sources:
|
| Add
1 for each 1000 miles traveled by jet this year: |
|
|
| Are
X-ray luggage inspection machines used at your airport? |
|
|
| Do
you use gas lantern mantles when camping? |
|
|
Miscellaneous Sources:
|
| Weapons
test fallout |
1 |
House
construction:
Do you live in a stone, brick, or concrete building? |
|
|
| Do
you wear a luminous wristwatch (LCD)? |
|
|
| Do
you watch TV? |
|
|
| Do
you use a computer terminal? |
|
|
| Do
you have a smoke detector in your home? |
|
|
| How
many medical x-rays do you receive per year? (40 mrem each) |
|
|
| How
many CT scans do you receive per year? (800 mrem each) |
|
|
| How
many nuclear medical procedures do you receive per year?
(14 mrem each) |
|
|
| Do
you live within 50 miles of a nuclear power plant? |
|
|
| Do
you live within 50 miles of a coal fired power plant? |
|
|
Reference
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
