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8 h = 1 day 40 h = 1 week 50 week = 1 yr. Therefore, for occupation exposures of that time period, 1 mrem/h = 2,000 mrem/yr 0.5 mrem/h = 1,000 mrem/yr. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) strongly discourages Americans from expressing doses in rem, in favor of recommending the SI unit. [7]
Recognized effects of higher acute radiation doses are described in more detail in the article on radiation poisoning.Although the International System of Units (SI) defines the sievert (Sv) as the unit of radiation dose equivalent, chronic radiation levels and standards are still often given in units of millirems (mrem), where 1 mrem equals 1/1,000 of a rem and 1 rem equals 0.01 Sv.
The absorbed dose can be a poor indicator of the biological effect of radiation, as the biological effect can depend on many other factors, including the type of radiation, energy, and type of tissue. The relative biological effectiveness can help give a better measure of the biological effect of radiation.
The recommended daily amount of drinking water for humans varies. [1] It depends on activity, age, health, and environment.In the United States, the Adequate Intake for total water, based on median intakes, is 4.0 litres (141 imp fl oz; 135 US fl oz) per day for males older than 18, and 3.0 litres (106 imp fl oz; 101 US fl oz) per day for females over 18; it assumes about 80% from drink and 20 ...
The metabolic equivalent of task (MET) is the objective measure of the ratio of the rate at which a person expends energy, relative to the mass of that person, while performing some specific physical activity compared to a reference, currently set by convention at an absolute 3.5 mL of oxygen per kg per minute, which is the energy expended when sitting quietly by a reference individual, chosen ...
More than 137,000 workers over the age of 55 are employed in this field, with a median age of 44.4 years. ... helping to manage the day-to-day operations of local businesses and national companies ...
Nutritionists and doctors weigh in on the best multivitamins for women over 50, including helpful nutrients to look for and how to pick the best one for you.
Age (Men over 45 and women over 55 are at higher risk) Gender (Men are generally at higher risk, though postmenopausal women are also vulnerable) Screening methods