Effects of Atomic Radiation

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, published in 1977.

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Information Dissemination Radiation Effects

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Noting further that the organizational responsibility for servicing the Scientific Committee has now been transferred from the Offices of the Secretary-General

Notes with appreciation the report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic entific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation,

Radiation;2 and its subsequent resolutions on the subject, in particular resolution 3410 (XXX) of 28 November 1975,

Requests the Scientific Committee to continue its _work, including its important co-ordination activities,

Reaffirming the desirability of the Scientific Comto mcrease knowledge of the levels and effects of atomic mittee continuing its work,

radiation from all sources;

Concerned about the potentially harmful effects on present and future generations resulting from the levels 3.

Notes the intention of the Scientific Committee to hold its twenty-sixth session at Vienna from 13 of radiation to which man is exposed,

to 22 April 1977;

Conscious of the continuing need for compiling in- 4.

Expresses its appreciation for the assistance renformation about atomic radiation and for analysing its effects on man and his environment,

dere~ t_o the Scien_tific Committee by Member States, the specialized agencies, the International Atomic Energy

Noting the intention of the Scientific Committee to Agency and non-governmental organizations; submit to the General Assembly at its thirty-second 5.

Requests all Member States and the United session a comprehensive report reviewing population exposures from natural radiation sources, from the pro- Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations

concerned to supply to the Scientific Committee by the duction of power by nuclear fission and from the environmental contamination due to nuclear explosions,

end of 1976 further data relevant to its work with a view to facilitating the preparation by the co'mmittee occupational exposure to radiation, medical irradiation, and the genetic and carcinogenic effects of ionizing of its comprehensive report to the General Assembly at its thirty-second session; radiation,

1 For the decisions adopted on the reports of the Special Political Committee, see sect. X.B.2 below.

swn, Annexes, agenda item 51, document A/31/229.

Notes with satisfaction the growing co-operation between the Scientific Committee and the United Nations Environment Programme, particularly on projects to which the Committee can make a significant contribution;

Requests the United Nations Environment Programme to provide the Scientific Committee with the full support necessary for the effective conduct of its work and for the dissemination of its findings to the General Assembly, the scientific community and the public.

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