RERF Research
Sizes of RERF studies
Participant numbers and timing of the studies conducted by RERF.
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| Life Span Study (study on death causes) |
120,000 persons
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1950 – ongoing
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| Adult Health Study |
25,400 persons
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1958 – ongoing
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| In Utero Study |
3,600 persons
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1946 – ongoing
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| Genetic Studies (studies on the A-bomb survivors’ children) |
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| Mortality (Life Span Study) |
77,000 persons
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1946 – ongoing
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| Birth Defects |
77,000 persons
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1948 – 1954
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| Sex Ratio |
140,000 persons
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1948 – 1962
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| Cancer Incidence |
77,000 persons
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1958 – ongoing
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| Chromosome Aberrations |
16,000 persons
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1967 – 1985
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| Biochemical Study |
24,000 persons
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1975 – 1985
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| Molecular Genetic Study |
1,000 families,
1,500 persons |
1985 – ongoing
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| Health Examination Study |
12,000 persons
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2002 – ongoing
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Research programs
Generally, six research programs are conducted at RERF. Please click below for details.
- Overview of RERF Research Programs
- Study on Mechanisms of Radiation Effects in Humans
- Life Span Study, Life Span Study of A-bomb Survivors’ Children
- Adult Health Study, Health Effects Study of the Children of A-bomb Survivors
- Genetic Study
- Use of Cancer Registry Data
- Estimate of Radiation Exposure Dose
Research planning
RERF research is initiated only after careful planning takes place. Consulting with the Ethics Committee, which includes outside leaders, RERF formulates such research plans, in compliance with national and international laws and regulations to protect research subjects, from both ethical and scientific perspectives.
Partner graduate schools
RERF established joint lectures with Hiroshima University in 2002. As guest instructors, RERF researchers in cutting-edge radiological sciences teach and provide guidance to students at the university.
Partner institutions
RERF has signed agreements with several universities for promoting cooperation in education and research.