Study on the medical radiation level in Xiaogan City during the 9th five-year plan

Objective] To investigate the medical radiation level in Xiaogan City. [Methods] Stratified sampling and investigation were conducted according to the national investigational plan for medical radiation during the 9th five-year plan. [Results] The investigation frequencies were 112.78/1 000 and 116.05/1 000 respectively in the year of 1996 and 1998. The application frequencies of radiation treatment in these two years were 0.202/1 000 and 0.05/1 000 respectively. X-ray occupied a large percentage and fluoroscopy was the next. X-ray treatment receivers were mainly above 40 years old. There was no significant difference in gender.[Conclusion] The medical radiation level in Xiaogan City is lower than that in Hubei Province. Emphasis should be put on basic radiation prevention.