World Radiography Day is celebrated on November 8, marking the anniversary of the discovery of x-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895. The day honors the contributions of radiographers and radiologists while raising awareness about the importance of medical imaging and radiation safety. It encourages regular health check-ups and pays tribute to historical figures in radiology who worked without safety measures to advance medical practices.

1. World
Radiography
Day

2. Introduction
World Radiography Day is observed every year on
November 8, celebrating the anniversary of the birth of
X-rays. The day also marks the hard-working
radiographers and radiologists who make x-rays likely.

3. History

4. History
X-rays were found accidentally by Professor Wilhelm Conrad
Rontgen of the Wuerzburg University, Germany, in 1895.
Rontgen was operating with a cathode-ray tube in his laboratory
when he saw a fluorescent light of crystals on a table about his
tube having a bulb with harmful and approving electrodes.
When the air in the tube was evacuated and a high voltage was
applied, the tube began having a fluorescent glow.

5. Timeline
X–rays Are
Discovered
1895
The First Surgical
Use
1896
Archaeological
Applications
1999
Numerous
Medical Imaging
2010

6. Facts

7. Discovery of
the D.N.A.
structure
Diagnosis of
cancerous
diseases
Rontgen did
not patent
them
“X” in x-ray
stands for
First x-ray death
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
Facts

8. Help spread information and
spread awareness on the
numerous advantages of
medical imaging. Also, take this
day to thank the many
radiographers and radiologists
now toiling hard to improve
our lives.
Importance
Of
RADIOLOGY
Raise
Awareness
IMPORTANCE OF
RADIOLOGY

9. Get a medical
check-up
Visit your doctor to get a
full-body check-up done — even if
you feel fine. Prevention is always
better than cure.
Observe

10. 1. How do you precise radiation from
your body?
There is no known cure for radiation.
Barriers can, however, prevent exposure,
and some medications may remove some
radiation from the body.
2. Does radiation stay in the body
forever?
The radiation stays in the body for a few
minutes to a few days.
3. Are X-rays dangerous?

11. Honor the pioneers
Pay your respects to the many radiographers and radiologists
who handled x-rays and related equipment without any safety
gear, as the adverse effects were unknown back then. Their
sacrifice allowed humanity to learn more and improve x-ray
practices.

12. Cheers to radiography which
makes it easier for the
doctors to discover many
health issues

13. Radiatio
n
Protectio
n

14. • A slight increase in the case that a
person exposed to x-rays will
develop cancer later in life.
• Tissue effects, such as cataracts,
skin reddening, and hair loss, occur
at pretty high levels of radiation
exposure and are rare for many
types of imaging exams.
Risks

16. How to get safe
yourself from
Radiation
Protection

17. ALARA Principle

20. On the occasion of World
Radiography Day, let us
make the most of this day by
celebrating the hard work of
radiographers and
radiologists.
Happy World
Radiography
Day to