Experts say that X-ray security instrument dose is too small to affect human health

In recent days, as the media exposed subway X-ray security devices in multiple cities without environmental protection agencies, the radiation safety of metro security devices was pushed to the forefront. Many people have panic about X-ray security devices in various places such as subway stations, train stations and long-distance stations.

After all, whether the security devices of these public places are safe to radiate, will they cause harm to the human body? With this issue of general concern, the reporter consulted a radiation expert to see how the experts interpreted the issue.

Radiation experts said that in fact, the X-ray security instrument is smaller than the radiation dose of medical X-ray instruments, belonging to the micro-level, plus the security instrument has lead curtain can block X-ray, so as long as people do not enter the security inspection equipment, it will not produce Security impact. And there is no evidence at present that X-ray detectors in public facilities can cause harm to the human body.

Although many people are still worried about the X-ray security instrument with the increase of safety awareness, there is absolutely no need to be so sensitive to radiation. The professional answers of radiation experts may make people no longer have to worry too much. In fact, X-ray security devices are not as scary as people think.