Non-stochastic effect definition

Non-stochastic effect means a health effect, the severity of which varies with the dose and for which a threshold is believed to exist. For purposes of these regulations, "deterministic effect" shall be considered an equivalent term.
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Non-stochastic effect means health effects, the severity of which varies with the dose, and for which a threshold is believed to exist. Radiation-induced cataract formation is an example of a non-stochastic effect.
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Related to Non-stochastic effect

  • Stochastic effect means a health effect that occurs randomly and for which the probability of the effect occurring, rather than its severity, is assumed to be a linear function of dose without threshold. Hereditary effects and cancer incidence are examples of stochastic effects. For purposes of these regulations, "probabilistic effect" is an equivalent term.

  • Nonstochastic effect means a health effect, the severity of which varies with the dose and for which a threshold is believed to exist. Radiation-induced cataract formation is an example of a nonstochastic effect. For purposes of these regulations, "deterministic effect" is an equivalent term.

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