In a recent paper, Allison (Health Phys. 2024) proposed that a daily limit of 2 mGy will adequately protect the general public and radiation workers against any health-threatening effects of ionizing radiation. The 2 mGy/day limit, established at the 1934 Congress of Radiology for radiologists exposed to diagnostic X-rays, is over 500 times that currently recommended by ICRP for the general public. This illustrates the severe over-restrictiveness and irrationality of the present LNT-based system of radiological protection that is recommended by ICRP and NCRP and is legally implemented worldwide. To stimulate further discussion on developing a more rational “post-LNT” system, we indicate and briefly discuss some relevant publications, which also present arguments which could be helpful in managing radiation risk and in reducing public fear of nuclear radiation. Society should then become more willing to accept and appreciate the unique opportunities offered by nuclear technology, especially in health care and energy production.
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