Department of Defense Report on Search for Human Radiation Experiment Records, 1944 - 1994, Volume 1
Abstract
The intent of this publication is to inform the public about the Department of Defense (DoD) involvement in ionizing radiation experiments, studies or projects with human subjects which occurred from 1944 to 1994. This information is part of DoD's extensive effort in support of President William J. Clinton's openness in government initiatives that began in January 1994. In the spirit of openness, this book includes a wide range of records retrieved by the DoD. EO 12891 defined Human Radiation Experiments as: (1) Experiments on individuals involving intentional exposure to ionizing radiation. This category does not include common and routine clinical practices, such as established diagnosis and treatment methods involving incidental exposures to ionizing radiation. (2) Experiments involving intentional environmental releases of radiation that were designed to test human health effects to ionizing radiation, or were designed to test the extent of human exposure to ionizing radiation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA328642
Entities
Organizations
- Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Defense Programs