Date: between 1965 and 1968

Location: Pennsylvania, United States

Type of event: attempt to self-induce abortion using x-ray machine

Description:

A woman used a medical x-ray unit in an attempt to self-induce an abortion, with unreported consequences.

Consequences: 1 injury.

References:

• Lubenau, Joel O., and Daniel J. Strom, Aug. 2002, "Safety and security of radiation sources in the aftermath of 11 September 2001," Health Physics, 83:155-164.
• Streeper, Charles, Marcie Lombardi, and Lee Cantrell, July 2007, "Nefarious uses of radioactive materials," Institute of Nuclear Materials Management 48th Annual Meeting, on line at Johnston's Archive [http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/nuclear/radevents/LAUR073686.pdf].
• Streeper, Charles, Sept. 2007, personal communication.

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