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The effects of nuclear
radiation on the human body: damage
to lungs and thyroid and severe burns
“ Scientists detect Fukushima radiation
on North American shores” — Coastal communities ‘concerned’ — Over
7 Bq/m3 of cesium from dock in Pacific Northwest — Professor:
It indicates arrival of other radioactive substances — “Represents
potential radiological health risk”
By ENENews |
Radiation sickness is generally associated with acute
exposure and has a characteristic set of symptoms that
appear in an orderly fashion. Chronic exposure is usually
associated with delayed medical problems such as cancer
and premature aging, which may happen over a long period
of time.
"At Chernobyl, it spread over large areas
of Europe, and significant areas up to 100 miles
downwind needed to be abandoned," he said,
referring to the notorious 1986 nuclear accident. "But
the conditions were somewhat different, and
we aren't sure how far the radiation will
be distributed
this time." |
The risk of cancer depends on the dose
and begins to build up even with very low doses. There
is no "minimum threshhold."
Should we be worried
Expected
health effects for an adult assuming the cumulative
total radiation exposure
Causes: The
causes include:
• Accidental exposure to high doses of radiation such as a nuclear power
plant accidents
• Exposure to excessive radiation for medical treatments
What if you think you've been exposed to
radiation? The Federal Emergency Management Agency
recommends immediately changing your clothes
and shoes, putting the exposed clothing in a
sealed plastic bag, and then showering thoroughly.
If told to evacuate, the agency says, keep
car windows and vents closed, and use recirculating
air. If told to stay indoors, turn off the
air conditioner and other air intakes and go
to a basement.
PREVENTION IS OFTEN BETTER THAN
CURE
Some
Symptoms Of Radiation Sickness
1. Nausea And Vomiting
2. Bruising And Inability To Heal Wounds
3. Hair Loss
4. Headaches, Weakness And Fatigue
5. Fever And Infections
What will ultimately kill someone suffering
from radiation sickness. Radiation destroys bone
marrow and white blood cells, leading to increased
risk of bacterial, viral and fungal infections (Sound
Familiar)
There is lots of information from
Russia about the use of iodine to protect the
thyroid. In Poland the use of iodine dosages
was found to highly protect children’s
thyroids from cancer. The risk for cancer of
the thyroid is much greater in children requiring
much lower exposure to I-131 than it does for
adults. Same goes for pregnant women or lactating
women. Potassium
iodide supplements can
help curb the risk of cancer if taken
just before or shortly after exposure,
Dr. Helfand says, but should taken only
with medical supervision. |
The specific
causes of potential life-threatening nuclear radiation
emergencies include...
 Nuclear
power plant accidents here or abroad (Three Mile Island,
Chernobyl)
Nuclear
materials processing plant accidents (Tokaimura,
Japan)Nuclear waste storage or processing facilities
mishaps (radioactive waste from hospitals, spent
fuel and radioactive waste from nuclear power
plants, radioactive contaminated materials, etc.)
Nuclear
waste transport truck or train accidents
Accidents
involving non-waste, but normal daily nuclear materials
transport (trucks, planes, trains, couriers) One out
every 50 HazMat shipments contain radioactive materials.
Approximately three million packages of radioactive material
are shipped in the United States each year.
Improper
storage of radioactive materials (non-waste) at any point
during their normal material life cycle. (Power plants,
Medical, Industrial, Academic, etc.)
Lost
or stolen radioactive sources "Based on information
available to the NRC, an average of approximately 375 sources
or devices of all kinds are reported lost or stolen each
year in the U.S. -- that is, roughly one per day."NRC 
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What can
i monitor ?
 Imports
from Japan and other affected countries
Your
Food
Your
enviroment
A Canada Border Services
Agency official has refused to handle packages
coming from Japan after
he was denied the use of a radioactive screening
device, a union official says. The anxiety comes
a month after a devastating 9.0.-magnitude earthquake
and tsunami hit the coast of Japan, crippling
the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.The complaint
was
initially voiced a week-and-a-half ago when a
worker at the Gateway postal facility in Mississauga
asked
to use a radiation detector to screen mail that
was arriving from Japan. “His request was
denied by the CBSA,” said Jason McMichael,
national vice-president of the Customs and Immigration
Union. Source |
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The Associated Press
has reported that radiation monitors are being
deployed in the western United States and Pacific
territories in an effort to allay concerns about
the danger of exposure to radiation from the nuclear
plants. In addition to Guam and CNMI, Hawaii and
Alaska also are setting up monitoring stations
which will send real-time data via satellite to
EPA officials, who will make the data available
to the public online, the AP reported.
And the beat goes on :( |
Do I need a Radiation
Detector?
The reasons for acquiring a radiation detecting dosimeter
are as varied as are peoples perceptions of the most
likey threats. Radiation threats are unique in that you
can't see, smell, taste, hear or feel them, until it's
already done its damage and you are suffering the effects.
Without a radiation detector you would have to depend
solely on the limited resources of the authorities to
monitor your location, then determine your risk level,
decide the best protective action and then to 'get the
word out'. Exclusively depending on others to monitor,
evaluate, warn and advise you, in a rapidly developing
nuclear radiation problems, would surely not be anywhere
near as quick or accurate in revealing your current risk
as when you are capable of taking your own independent
radiation readings.
Bottom Line: Having on-hand
an inexpensive radiation detector in this day and
age is a low cost family warning system.
Portable Industrial Radiation Dosimeter
"Dust particles in the air absorb nuclear
radiation and this causes stress to our lungs and thyroid
glands. Even if it sounds odd, water that is contaminated
with radiation can cause severe burns. Alpha radiation
is less damaging and the rays can be partially blocked
with a sheet of paper. It would take a sheet of metal to
block beta rays. You need thick layers of dense material,
such as lead, to protect yourself from gamma radiation.
A nuclear meltdown causes acute radiation exposure that
is multiplied by the fact that foodstuffs remain contaminated
for years afterwards. The exposure limit of 200 millisieverts
hints at a level of safety that no one can guarantee." Source 
Features:
This nuclear radiation detector has high sensitivity, wide
measuring rangs and can provide a long service time.
Easy to Use: This nuclear radiation detector has small
body and larger screen, clearer measurement data and easy
operation.
Wide Applications: This detector can be applied to material
inspection, environmental test, radiology protection, radiopharmaceutical
screening, etc.
With mute, alarm, particle sound selection button, test,
mean value reset retest selection button, backlight can
be turned on or off.
Portable Size: Hand-held portable design, easy to carry
and store, you can put it in your pocket for carrying
. Main
technical indicators
Specifications:
Material: ABS
Color: black
Screen size: 57 * 43mm / 2.2 * 1.7in
Detectable types: Beta, Gamma, X-ray
Energy range: 20kev~3.0mev=±30%(137Cs-)
Sensitivity: 80cpm/µsv/(Co-60)
Test accuracy: 0.01µsv/h
Real-time range: 0-99.99µsv/h
Cumulative range: 0-99.999msv
Real-time error: =10%
Mean error: =3%
Battery: 3 * AA 1.5V battery (not included) or 3 * 1.2V
rechargeable battery (not included)
Charging: USB 5V 2A input
Charging time: =4 hours
Item size: 105 * 70 * 30mm / 4.1 * 2.8 * 1.2in
Item weight: 106g / 3.7ounce
Package size: 150 * 100 * 55mm / 5.9 * 3.9 * 2.2in
Package weight: 122g / 4.3ounce
Packing List:
1 * Nuclear Radiation Detector
1 * User Manual
Ever wondered
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