Strategic alliances with a future vision to take care of health needs of the population IPEN - UNI - IAEA

Abstract

Ever since Wilhelm Roentgen discovered X-rays and later Henri Becquerel and Marie Curie discovered the existence of radioactive substances that emitted ionizing radiation, scientists have been studying their properties and possible applications. The discovery was fabulous, as it was the first time that X-rays made it possible to see what was inside the human body. Similarly, the use of radium-226, in multiple applications,
increased. However, the medical applications were those that made the most use of this type of radiation for either diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Many beneficial aspects were identified, but also the professionals who used these radiations more intensively began to show health effects.