Is radiation useful?

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Ionizing radiation promises many benefits to mankind, but we must be aware of the risks. For example, the sun emits all kinds of radiation, including infrared radiation (heat), visible light radiation and ultraviolet radiation. Radiations are part of everyday life, and we cannot live without them. However, we must also realize that any natural radiation can have a bad effect. Too much infrared can cause objects to burn. Too much visible light can cause blindness, and too much ultraviolet can cause skin cancer or burning skin.

Lay people often hear or experience health checks using X-rays. X-rays are used in the medical field to describe the framework of the human body and inner body structure, detect foreign objects in the body, fractured bones, and some diseases, such as tuberculosis (TB) and heart swelling.

However, if not used carefully, X-rays can increase the risk of cancer and can even result in the death of the patient. However, the properties of ionizing radiation and ways to minimize the number of doses received from irradiation of X-ray radiation have been understood. Therefore, there is no reason to be afraid of X-ray irradiation, as long as it is used appropriately. We can minimize improper use through education, training and law enforcement or applicable rules and regulations. All ionizing radiation can be used extensively for useful purposes with a high level of security.