Deterministic and Stochastic Effects of Ionizing Radiation: A Comprehensive Review

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This comprehensive review presents a systematic analysis of the two main categories of health effects resulting from ionizing radiation exposure: deterministic (tissue reactions) and stochastic effects. Deterministic effects are characterized by a threshold dose below which the effect does not occur, with severity increasing as dose rises, and include conditions such as skin erythema, cataracts, and sterility. Stochastic effects, including cancer and heritable genetic mutations, are probabilistic in nature, have no threshold, and increase in probability with dose without affecting severity. The review examines the underlying mechanisms, dose-response relationships, and clinical manifestations of both effect types. It also discusses the Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model and the ALARA principle as foundational concepts in radiation protection, highlighting their role in establishing dose limits and safety standards. The distinction between these two categories is essential for effective radiological protection, enabling the prevention of deterministic effects and the minimization of stochastic risks. https://medium.com/@jorbenadze65/deterministic-and-stochastic-effects-of-ionizing-radiation-a-comprehensive-review-92b827cf3dc9?postPublishedType=initial  https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0004-3914-1959   https://www.academia.edu/170352375/Deterministic_and_Stochastic_Effects_of_Ionizing_Radiation_A_Comprehensive_Review  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhLddTXjTzQ