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Radiation protection in everyday life

Radiation is everywhere and we encounter it constantly in our everyday lives. In the media library, the BfS provides information on types of radiation, risks and protection options.

A group of people. Next to each person is a circle with various symbols for radiation: the sun, an atom, a nuclear power plant, a mobile phone, an electricity pylon

Radiation protection basics

What exactly is radioactivity? How exactly does radiation protection work? Brochures from the BfS provide answers.

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The sun, a lamp and a laser pointer are shown as radiation sources.

UV protection, light and infrared

The sun provides us with light, heat - and UV radiation: Videos show the risks and effects of optical radiation.

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Two doctors next to an X-ray machine

Radiation in medicine

Since the discovery of X-rays, radiation has been an integral part of medicine. Information about benefits and risks is provided in BfS-brochures.

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Various radiation sources such as food and the sun can be seen in a landscape

Radioactivity in the environment

BfS-Brochures provide information about radioactive substances in the soil, food and air.

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Office scene with sources of electromagnetic fields: PC, WiFi router, smart watch. In front of the window is a power pole

Electricity, mobile communications and more

They are used for data transmission and are always there when electricity is flowing: In the modern world, electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields are everywhere.

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