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Diagnostic x-ray units stand first among all. the man made sources of irradiation of the public to ionising radiations. This study brings in first hand information about the status of diagnostic uses of x-rays in Calicut District. The data presented below highlight the fact that majority 0f X-ray units are having improper housing, they are operated by unqualified persons, work practices are substandard and radiation safety aspects are given insufficient importance