The health risks to public from Japan's nuclear accident is no worse after a change in the disaster's status on Tuesday, the World Health Organization said.
Acute Radiation Syndrome | Acute Radiation Sickness - Symptoms Treatment FAQ
Acute radiation syndrome occurs when a person is exposed to a high dose of external penetrating radiation within a short time.
Acute radiation syndrome occurs when a person is exposed to a high dose of external penetrating radiation within a short time.
Japan upgraded its month-old nuclear emergency to a maximum seven on an international scale of atomic crises Tuesday, placing it on a par with the Chernobyl disaster a quarter-century ago.
The reassessment to a "major accident" with "widespread health and environmental effects" was based on the total radiation released, which officials said was one-tenth of the 1986 accident in the then Soviet Union.
Radiation Hazards
Ionizing radiation can damage living tissue in the human body. It strips away electrons from atoms breaks some chemical bonds.
Ionizing radiation can damage living tissue in the human body. It strips away electrons from atoms breaks some chemical bonds.
New Recommendations Aim to Minimize Radiation Exposure for Thyroid Disease
New recommendations from the American Thyroid Association on outpatient radioiodine treatment aim to minimize unintended radiation exposure and maximize the safety of patients.
New recommendations from the American Thyroid Association on outpatient radioiodine treatment aim to minimize unintended radiation exposure and maximize the safety of patients.
EU to Tighten Radiation Limits on Japanese Foods
The European commission set by Barroso said that as a precautionary measure , EU would constrict thresholds for radiation on foods imported from Japan.
The European commission set by Barroso said that as a precautionary measure , EU would constrict thresholds for radiation on foods imported from Japan.
