The impact of long-term low-dose ionizing radiation on human health: risks and protective measures

By synthesizing existing research findings on LDIR, we summarized its effects on the human immune, hematopoietic, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, respiratory, and urinary systems. Within the immune system, the thyroid gland is the organ most susceptible to LDIR-induced damage. Sufficient protective measures should be implemented regardless of the specific work setting. Additionally, the adverse impacts of LDIR on the hematopoietic and reproductive systems are particularly noteworthy and cannot be overlooked.