Efeitos biológicos das radiações ionizantes. Acidente radiológico de Goiânia

Abstract

This article presents the fundaments of radiation physics, the natural and artificial sources, biological effects, radiation protection. We also examine the sequence of events that resulted in Goiania accident with a source of caesium-137 from abandoned radiotherapy equipment and its terrible consequences.keywordsIonizing radiation, Biological effects, Tissue reactions, Stochastic effects, Accident of Goiânia. Emico.