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Average Annual Radiation Exposure

Reference: NCRP Report #93, "Ionizing Radiation Exposure of the Population of the United States" (1987)

Natural Background Radiation = 295 mRem (82%)

Manmade Radiation = medical + consumer products= 63 mRem (18%)

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