NAC459.103. “Stochastic effect” defined.  


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  • “Stochastic effect” means the effects on health that occur randomly and for which:

         1. The probability of the effect occurring, rather than its severity, is assumed to be a linear function of the dose of radiation; and

         2. It is believed that there is no threshold.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-18-94)