| equivalent dose | |
|---|---|
Common symbols | H |
| SI unit | sievert |
Other units | röntgen equivalent man |
| In SI base units | J⋅kg−1 |
Equivalent dose is a dose quantity H representing the stochastic health effects of low levels of ionizing radiation on the human body which represents the probability of radiation-induced cancer and genetic damage. It is derived from the physical quantity absorbed dose, but also takes into account the biological effectiveness of the radiation, which is dependent on the radiation type and energy. In the SI system of units, the unit of measure is the sievert (Sv).