Body Weight variation in Primates Exposed to 55-Mev Protons.

Abstract

Sham-exposed controls and 55-Mev-proton irradiated primates have been periodically weighed for 7 years following whole-body surface exposure. The primates exposed at the 400- and 600-rad levels have smaller body wieghts than the age- and sex-matched control primates. This finding indicates a possible chronic radiation effect. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0734779

Entities

People

  • John H. Kirk

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Weight
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Medical Specialties
  • Memory Devices
  • Public Health
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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