Human radiation experiments have been utilized for a long time for dealing
with healthcare complications. Their usage is undeniably acceptable for diagnosis,
treatment, and preventive and detection processes. However, the dilemma attached to
unethical practices in radiation experiments compromises its beneficiary accounts. The
health sector throughout the world is facing the dilemma attached to radiation
experiments. The problems associated with unwanted radiation exposure and excessive
and unnecessary application of radiation experiments are a major concern for scientific
and healthcare authorities to deal with. This chapter gathers data regarding ethical
issues that arise out of such human radiation experiments. It is required to learn lessons
from case studies and research and to devise better experiments for future radiation
experiments.
Keywords: Atomic energy commission, Advisory committee on human radiation experiments, Bioweapons, Hypercalcemia, National institute of health, Radiation, Thematic health program.
