Open AccessPrograms director`s report for the Office of Health and Environmental Research
Author(s) -
Safety
Publication year - 1996
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/419082
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , environmental research , engineering ethics , biological sciences , atmospheric research , management science , environmental planning , engineering , data science , environmental science , computer science , geography , microbiology and biotechnology , sociology , social science , biology , meteorology
Since its establishment, the Department of Energy`s Office of Health and Environmental Research (OHER) has had responsibility for conducting biological research to develop the knowledge needed to identify, understand, and anticipate the long-term health consequences of energy use and development, including the potential health impacts of radiation. The Health Effects Research Program has established the basis for understanding the health consequences of radiation for humans, developed radiation dosimetry methodology, characterized and evaluated the health impacts of fossil fuels, and developed and conducted research to determine the health impacts of inhaled toxicants. The results of this research have provided input for setting genetic standards for radiation and chemical exposure