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The Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS) provides you free of charge with information about many key topics around radiation protection. Some of our brochures are available in English language.

To see all brochures in German language, please refer to German website.

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Radiological emergency - How to protect yourself

In radiological emergencies, radioactive substances are released in significantly increased quantities. Accidents abroad can also lead to a hazardous situation in Germany. You should be prepared for this. This brochure will help to take appropriate action in an emergency and to protect from radioactivity.

Competence Centre for Electromagnetic Fields (KEMF)

The Competence Centre Electromagnetic Fields (KEMF) is part of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS). The KEMF conducts research on radiation protection from static and low-frequency electric and magnetic fields as well as high-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) and continuously evaluates the international research situation.

Early detection of diseases

The early detection of diseases is a health policy objective that is associated with the expectation of treating a disease more effectively at an early stage, thereby improving the chances of recovery. The BfS supports and advocates early detection procedures for which the benefit significantly outweighs the risks in general healthcare.

Radon – a barely perceived risk

Most people think of dangers from ionising radiation primarily in terms of causes such as nuclear power plant accidents or tests of nuclear weapons. In contrast, there is usually a lack of public awareness of the fact that natural radioactive gases that penetrate from underground into residential buildings can have significant health consequences. The "StrahlenschutzKonkret" issue "Radon – a barely perceived risk" provides information.

Electric and magnetic fields from the power supply

Electrical energy is available in all areas of life thanks to an extensive power grid. Electricity transport generates electric and magnetic fields. This issue of StrahlenschutzKonkret explains how these electric and magnetic fields are generated and how they affect people and the environment.

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