A Multiple-Objective Decision Analysis for Terrorism Protection. Potassium Iodide Distribution in Nuclear Incidents

By Miroslava Jergusova and Alexandra Barokova

Seminar paper from the year 2012 in the subject Medicine - Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, grade: 3, University of Vienna (Institut f r Betriebswirtschaftslehre), course: OR in Health Care, language: English, abstract: This decision analysis was compiled in order to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the different possible potassium iodide (KI) distribution methods for a hypothetical local region. The possibility of the release of radioactive iodine caused by nuclear accidents or terrorist actions makes it crucial to come up with the best distribution methods of KI in order to protect people against thyroid cancer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3668299498
• ISBN13: 9783668299498
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.8" x 8.3"