Radiation is a naturally occuring phenomen. "Man-made" radiation is fundamentally no different from natural radiation in its effects on people.

While radiation is dangerous in high doses, there is no evidence of adverse health effects at low doses. Radiation can be used beneficially in technologies that produce energy, aid medical diagnoses, improve industry and agricultural performance, and help us learn more about our universe.

Nuclear power plants release extremely small levels of radiation. The nuclear industry is responsible for less than 0.1% of the radiation that most people are exposed to in their daily lives(13). In advanced countries – most of which produce electricity from nuclear energy – medical exposure such as X-rays, diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment, account for 75% of dose to populations(6).