Conclusion

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Conclusion

We are surrounded by radiation from many different sources, both naturally occurring and human generated, in our everyday lives. Radiation has been studied for many years and we now understand its various forms, their different amounts of energy and other characteristics that determine how radiation interacts with us and our environment.

We have learned how to use radiation safely for many applications, from communication technology to healthcare. This knowledge informs the setting of regulations for use and exposure limits to minimise risk. We can also take precautions ourselves, for example, by limiting our exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun.