[mpyne]

Hormesis is actually conversial, but is not what I'm referring to.

Besides hormesis the other popular models seem to be LNT (linear response, no threshold) and LT (linear response, above a threshold).

LNT is used by most right now, mostly because it's the most conservative-possible model that fits the very-high-exposure data that we do have from atomic bomb survivors. It is the model which gives us ALARA and 'Man-REM' planning.

LT is more what I would lean towards given available studies of very-low-exposure, but that still leaves open the question of what that would actually mean for public health advice, radiation worksite planning, etc.

[lostlogin]

Can people comment if they down vote please? I see no errors above and this seems a little harsh.