The unit rem (roentgen equivalent for man) is the product of the radiation dose

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The unit rem (roentgen equivalent for man) is the product of the radiation dose in rads and the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of radiation. The SI unit for effective dosage is the sievert (Sv) and 1 Sv = 100 rem The table shown here describes the biological effects of short-term radiation on humans. Intensity Biological effects (rem) 0-25 no d 25-100 temporary decrease in white blood cell count 100-200 nausea, vomiting, longer-term decrease in white blood cells 200-300 vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, listlessness 300-600 cases above no detectable effects vomiting, diarrhea, hemorrhaging, eventual death in some 600 eventual death in nearly all cases

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The unit rem (roentgen equivalent for man) is the product of the radiation dose

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