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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29 July 2024

Departmental update

WHO announces the 2024 updated Compendium of interventions on environmental health

4 February 2021

Departmental update

More countries act against exposure to radon and associated cancer risks

21 September 2009

Departmental update

WHO calls for tighter standards on indoor radon

21 June 2005

Departmental update

WHO launches project to minimize risks of radon

Events

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Webinar: Management of radioactivity in drinking water including radon

30 October 2019

Webinar: Radon in groundwater

12 December 2018

Indoor air pollution beyond fuel combustion: intersectoral actions

30 October 2018 13:30 – 14:30 UTC Time

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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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Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance in health and environment, 2024 update

This is the 2024 update of the Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment. The Compendium is a comprehensive collection of available...

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Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment: version with International Classification of Health Intervention (‎ICHI)‎ codes

In this version of the compendium, each guidance is coded using the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).The compendium provides...

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Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment, 2022 update

This updated version of the compendium provides a systematic compilation of published guidance from WHO and other UN organizations on health and environment....

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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.