Table 11: Developing Comparisons for Risks due to Plutonium Exposure Recommended Risk Comparisons

Type
Risk
Health Study
Appropriateness (1)
Natural
 Radon
1
Man-Made
 Plutonium fallout from Nuclear Tests
1-2
Polonium 210 in 2nd-hand Smoke
2
Sudden/Imposed
Plutonium Accidents at other sites
2
  1. Risks were rated from Most Appropriate Comparisons (1) to Least Appropriate (5).

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