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THE IMPACT OF IONIZING RADIATION ON A YOUNG ORGANISM AT DIFFERENT DOSES: A LITERATURE REVIEW

A. A. Kostina, G. F. Stepanov, A. A. Dimova, Ye. Ye. Pelekhovych

Odesa National Medical University, Odesa, Ukraine

DOI 10.32782/2519-4151-2025-2-7

Relevance. The study is driven by the high sensitivity of the young organism to ionizing radiation, which may result in delayed adverse outcomes.

The aim is to summarize current data on the impact of various doses of ionizing radiation on children and adolescents.

Methods. Analysis of epidemiological, clinical, and experimental studies obtained from current literature sources focused on assessing the long-term effects of ionizing radiation on young organisms.

Results. It was established that young organisms are particularly vulnerable to ionizing radiation due to active processes of cell growth and differentiation. Studies of long-term consequences show that even low radiation doses can lead to significant persistent effects. Conclusions. Further research on the mechanisms of ionizing radiation impact and the development of effective prevention and rehabilitation strategies for exposed individuals are essential.

Key words: ionizing radiation, exposure of a young organism, genetic instability, long-term effects of ionizing radiation, radiation prevention.

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