Radiation and health

We work to strengthen radiation protection of the public, patients and workers worldwide. We provide Member States with evidence-based guidance, tools and technical advice on public health issues related to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

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Technical information

Electromagnetic fields

Environmental radiation exposure

Medical radiation exposure

Optical radiation

Norms and standards

Radiation emergencies

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Interpreters' booths overlooking a large meeting room

78th World Health Assembly : Member States agree on actions addressing the health impacts of nuclear war

Resolution WHA78.28

News

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27 January 2023

Departmental update

WHO updates critical medicines list for radiological and nuclear emergencies

12 June 2018

Departmental update

International survey on rating potential adverse health outcomes from exposure to radiofrequency fields

12 March 2013

Departmental update

International Survey of Radiofrequency Policies (2012-2013)

Events

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Webinar on Electromagnetic fields: effects on flora and fauna

27 April 2022

International Stakeholder Seminar on Radiofrequency Policies

5 June 2013

WHO workshop on Electrical Hypersensitivity

25 – 27 October 2004

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Groups and initiatives

BioDoseNet

EMF Project

Global Initiative on Radiation Safety in Health Care Settings

Intersun Programme

REMPAN

Publications

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WHO research agenda for radiofrequency fields

Telecommunication technologies based on radiofrequency (RF) transmission, such as radio and television, have been in widespread use for many decades....

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WHO's assessment of any health risks produced by EMF emitting technologies falls within the responsibilities of the International EMF Project. One of the...

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WHO's assessment of any health risks produced by EMF emitting technologies falls within the responsibilities of the International EMF Project. One of the...

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Building on previous interactions and the 2017 meeting, WHO organized a joint meeting with ICNIRP, ICRP, ILO and IRPA in Munich, Germany, from 26 to 28...

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Tools

SunSmart Global UV App

SunSmart Global UV App is a free application for mobile devices that describes the level of solar UV radiation at a specific location. It also provides time slots when to apply sun protection measures, in an effort to reduce the global burden of skin cancer and UV-related eye damage.