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Table 3 Percentage distribution of estimations of contribution to collective dose from man-made and natural sources

From: Are physicians aware enough of patient radiation protection? Results from a survey among physicians of Pavia District– Italy

 

Contribution on collective radiation dose

n (%)

Ionizing radiation sources

1

2

3

Medical practices

139 (33.17)

148 (35.32)

132 (31.51)

Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents

203 (48.45)

125 (29.83)

91 (21.72)

Terrestrial radiation

221 (57.75)

124 (29.59)

74 (17.66)

  1. 1 = lower contribution, 3 = higher contribution. Correct answer in bold