Table I.
Observed and expected solid cancer deaths 1950-2000 by dose group for Japanese A-bomb survivors with DS02 dose estimates.
| Weighted Colon Dose Category (Sv) | Subjects | Person years | Solid Cancer Deaths | Expected background | Fitted Excess |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.005 | 38,507 | 1,415,830 | 4,270 | 4,282 | 2 |
| 0.005 – 0.1 | 29,960 | 1,105,214 | 3,387 | 3,313 | 44 |
| 0.1 – 0.2 | 5,949 | 218,670 | 732 | 691 | 41 |
| 0.2 – 0.5 | 6,380 | 232,408 | 815 | 736 | 99 |
| 0.5 – 1 | 3,426 | 125,243 | 483 | 378 | 116 |
| 1 – 2 | 1,764 | 64,689 | 326 | 191 | 113 |
| 2+ | 625 | 22,302 | 114 | 56 | 64 |
| Total | 86,611 | 3,184,356 | 10,127 | 9,647 | 479 |
From Preston et al. 2004, with permission.