Perception of low dose radiation risks among radiation researchers in Korea

Ki Moon Seong, TaeWoo Kwon, Songwon Seo, Dalnim Lee, Sunhoo Park, Young Woo Jin and Seung-Sook Lee

PLOS ONE, 2017, vol. 12, issue 2, 1-12

Abstract: Expert’s risk evaluation of radiation exposure strongly influences the public’s risk perception. Experts can inform laypersons of significant radiation information including health knowledge based on experimental data. However, some experts’ radiation risk perception is often based on non-conclusive scientific evidence (i.e., radiation levels below 100 millisievert), which is currently under debate. Examining perception levels among experts is important for communication with the public since these individual’s opinions have often exacerbated the public’s confusion. We conducted a survey of Korean radiation researchers to investigate their perceptions of the risks associated with radiation exposure below 100 millisievert. A linear regression analysis revealed that having ≥ 11 years’ research experience was a critical factor associated with radiation risk perception, which was inversely correlated with each other. Increased opportunities to understand radiation effects at

Date: 2017
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