Radiation in Your Life
Radiation in Healthcare

Radiation is used in healthcare settings in procedures to help healthcare providers find causes of symptoms (diagnostics) and to manage or treat some health conditions.
Radiation in Everyday Objects

- Air Travel
- Airport Security Screening
- Building Materials
- Cigarette Smoking and Radiation
- Frequently Asked Questions about Cell Phones and Your Health
- Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
- Wearable Computers and Wearable Technology
Radiation in Nature

- Radon and Your Health
- Radiation from Space (Cosmic Radiation)
- Radiation from the Earth (Terrestrial Radiation)
Radiation from Nuclear Weapons Testing

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Page last reviewed: October 20, 2021
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention