Linear No Threshold Model

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015821",
  "term": "Linear No Threshold Model",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "This principle assumes that the risk of cancer increases linearly as radiation dose increases. This means, for example, that doubling the dose doubles the risk of cancer and that even a small dose could result in a correspondingly small risk. Based on current science, it is impossible to know what the actual risks are at very small doses.",
  "abbreviation": "LNT",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Radiation Protection Radiation Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/linear-no-threshold-model/"
}