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A
Silent Crisis: Cancer Treatment in Developing Countries
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"A
silent crisis in cancer treatment persists in
developing countries and is intensifying every
year. At least 50 to 60 per cent of cancer
victims can benefit from radiotherapy
that destroys cancerous tumours, but most developing
countries do not have enough radiotherapy
machines or sufficient numbers of
specialised doctors and other health professionals."
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Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, IAEA Director General |
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Improving
Nutrition Through Nuclear Science
Tools of
nuclear science are helping to improve nutrition for men,
women, and children, notably in developing countries. This
brochure highlights the progress. |
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Building a Sustainable Future
"Science and technology
are playing key roles to help countries make strides towards
the goals of sustainable development. Maintaining progress
to overcome the major challenges of eradicating poverty, fighting
disease, and protecting our environment depends upon sustained
and cooperative action among committed partners." -
Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei, IAEA Director General |
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Advancing
the Agenda ( 1.3
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IAEA Technical
Co-operation in Support of the Earth Summit's Agenda 21. Inside
Supplement of the IAEA
Bulletin (Vol. 43, No.3, 2001). It
summarizes
Agenda 21, a comprehensive plan of action taken globally,
nationally
and locally in every area in which humans impact the environment. |
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Radioactive Waste Management - Turning Options Into Solutions
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2 MB)
This report summarizes
the presentations and discussions held during the
Scientific Forum (19-20 September 2000) at the 44th Regular
Session of the General Conference. |
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Climate
Change and Nuclear Power (
5 MB)
This booklet summarizes
nuclear power's current status, including the issues of cost,
safety, waste management and nuclear non-proliferation and its
potential for contributing to the reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions called for in the Climate Change Convention.
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Combating Infection in Developing Countries
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3.3 MB)
This brochure highlights
the role of the IAEA in disseminating nuclear techniques to
combat infection and infectious disease, such as malaria, tuberculosis,
hepatitis and Chagas disease. |
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IAEA Flyer (
1.3 MB)
The flyer briefly describes
how the International Atomic Energy Agency assists its Member
States in the use of nuclear technology, and the role it plays
in promoting radiological and nuclear safety and verifying that
nuclear technology is used only for peaceful purposes.
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The IAEA's Laboratories: Seibersdorf and Vienna (
5.4 MB)
This book portrays how
the IAEA Laboratories, an analytical research and training centre,
contribute to the implementation of the Agency's programmes
in food and agriculture, human health, physical and chemical
sciences, water resources, industry, environment, radiation
protection and safeguards verification. |
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Sustainable Development: A Role for Nuclear Power?
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25 MB)
This report summarizes
the presentations and discussions held during the
Scientific Forum (28-29 September 1999) at the 43rd Regular
Session of the General Conference. |
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IAEA Technical Co-operation: Building Development Partnerships
This book describes
the benefits that cooperation among international organizations
and agencies can bring to worldwide efforts to improve quality
of life through technology exchange. Particularly, this book
focuses on cooperation between the IAEA and the United Nations
Development Program (UNDP). |
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Sustainable Development and Nuclear Power
This brochure discusses
the concerns that limit the acceptance of nuclear power - the
perceived health effects, consequences of severe accidents,
disposal of high level waste and nuclear proliferation. It outlines
the distinct advantages of nuclear power and make extensive
comparisons with other energy sources. |
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The IAEA Safeguards System: Ready for the 21st Century
This book attempts to
provide clear, simple answers to some of the most fundamental
questions about controlling the further spread of nuclear weapons
and the pivotal role being performed by the IAEA. |
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