Radiation dose to the population of Slovak Republic from diagnostic nuclear medicine.

This study estimated the radiation exposure attributed to nuclear medicine examinations during the period of 1985 through 1992 in Slovak Republic. It was accomplished by survey of nuclear medicine facilities from 1987 to 1992. In addition, a detailed analysis of nuclear medicine practice was obtained for 1992. The mean effective dose equivalent per capita and per exam were 0.022 mSv and 3.8 mSv, respectively. The collective effective dose equivalent for 1992 was 110.7 person Sv. In conclusion, the practice of nuclear medicine produces a very low radiation dose per examination and per capita of population. The Slovak Republic appeared favorable in comparison to other countries in the judicious use of diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.