We have that Radiations in there own different ways affect the health sector, the identified sources of radiation are
- X-ray gamma ray
- Sun
- Uranium
Generally the sources of radiation selected to be discussed are
- X-ray gamma ray
- Sun
- Uranium
- Strontium-90
- Radioactive potassium-40
Potassium-40
This is an internal Radio active element that is found in the human body.It is found in the food we eat because of a Natural Radioactivity that acts on every food as Potassium-40 gives rise to some activity in the food we eat.
X-ray (gamma ray)
X ray is use diversely in the health sector but I will focus its use in the Radioactive scan of the body with the aim to discover what is wrong with a patient or to know if the is anything wrong with a patient
Uranium
This is a source of radiation but one to be abstained from as its possess kidney damaging properties and should be wary of for health purposes
Sun
The Sun is a major source of Radiation and its Health benefits of uses are numerous as exposure to it helps to provide vitamin D for deficient patients strengthens bones and many more
Strontium-90
This is a particle produce beta particles,these particles are use in the Health sector to cure cancer related to the Bones and Eyes