Table 11: Developing Comparisons for Risks due to Plutonium Exposure Recommended Risk Comparisons
| Type | Risk | Health Study Appropriateness (1) |
| Natural | Radon | 1 |
| Man-Made | Plutonium fallout from Nuclear Tests | 1-2 |
| Polonium 210 in 2nd-hand Smoke | 2 | |
| Sudden/Imposed | Plutonium Accidents at other sites | 2 |
- Risks were rated from Most Appropriate Comparisons (1) to Least Appropriate (5).
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