RADIATION ILLNESS
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Press Release/14 March 2011

Exposure from ionizing radiation following nuclear plant accidents may cause acute as well as long-term effects on health.

Health effects are largely determined by the degree and duration of exposure. The highest risk to health is found among
nuclear plant workers. Communities a few miles around the plant may also be affected. That is why evacuation maybe necessary to reduce this risk.

Very early occurrence of vomiting or very serious conditions or even death among exposed population, strongly suggest human
absorption of very high doses of ionizing radiation. Blood tests may be done to confirm exposure. Geiger counter or
dosimeter are also used to monitor progressive exposure to radiation.

Acute illness is known as acute radiation syndrome or radiation poisoning. This manifests as nausea, vomiting, fever or
diarrhea. More serious conditions appear with extreme exposure. A latent period follows and lasts for weeks or months. Then
more serious conditions affecting other organs may occur. Hair may fall and blood may be found in stools or vomit.

It is important that proper decontamination is done among those exposed. This means removing all clothes and shoes followed
by showering. Treatment is given to prevent organ damage.

Long-term effects after exposure include cancers and genetic malformations in fetuses.

Presently, Japanese authorities are implementing containment procedures to eliminate radiation leaks. People have also been
evacuated from a 12-mile radius. Hundreds have been screened for radiation exposure and so far no report of any illness was
made.


During a radiation emergency, such as fears of a nuclear plant explosion, you may be advised to create
a "shelter in place." This means you should stay inside your home or office, or perhaps another confined area indoors. To
keep your shelter in place effective, you should: close and lock all doors and windows; turn off fans, air conditioners, or
any units that bring in air from outside; move to an inner room or basement; keep your radio tuned to the emergency
response network or local news to find out what else you need to do. - Provided by United States Nuclear Regulatory
Commission

http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/radiation/related-info/faq.html
United States Nuclear Radiation Commission
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Radiation Protection

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