Radiation risk in diagnostic radiology departments in Kuwait: should female radiation workers worry?

ABSTRACT

The International Commission on Radiological Protection [ICRP] in their 1990 report, recommended a reduction of the dose limit to occupational workers, other members of the public, and for foetal exposure. A total of 2169 personnel monitoring dose reports in respect of radiologists and other radiation workers from the radiology departments in Government Hospitals in Kuwait, randomly selected for the five year period 1991-95, were reviewed to draw conclusions on the adequacy of protection. The percentage of radiation workers exposed to different ranges of dose limits was tabulated. The results indicate the existence of adequate protection and no cause for concern for the workers and for the foetus in case of possible pregnancy, for female radiation workers