Issues of monetary evaluation of potential radiation detriment of the population of the Russian Federation

Introduction: Assessment of the potential radiation detriment is one of the key elements in decision-making processes within the context of the practical implementation of radiation safety requirements. In the absence of more suitable indicators, the most universal approach is based on the evaluation of detriment in monetary terms. Although detailed calculations of such detriment are specific to each scenario involving the use of sources of ionizing radiation, a rough conservative monetary evaluation can be performed using the methodology outlined in the Norms of the Radiation Safety NRB-99/2009. The objective of this study was to assess the potential detriment associated with radiation exposure in the Russian Federation, expressed in monetary units. Summary: The work describes the limitations of this methodology and provides an evaluation of detriment for various sources of ionizing radiation. Conclusion: The results of this study can be used to justify and estimate the effectiveness of radiation protection measures in the Russian Federation.