Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model

The Linear No-Threshold (LNT) model is a scientific concept used to assess the risk of radiation exposure. It suggests that any amount of radiation, no matter how small, increases the risk of harmful health effects, such as cancer. The model assumes that there’s no safe level of radiation; even tiny doses can contribute to risk proportionally. This idea helps guide safety standards and regulations by encouraging minimizing exposure whenever possible, based on the belief that reducing even small doses can reduce potential health risks.