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Radioactive pollution occurs when radioactive materials are deposited in the atmosphere or environment, especially when their presence is accidental and presents an environmental threat due to radioactive decay.
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27 Ιουλ 2023 · Acute health effects such as skin burns or acute radiation syndrome can occur when doses of radiation exceed very high levels. Low doses of ionizing radiation can increase the risk of longer term effects such as cancer.
Radioactive contamination, also called radiological pollution, is the deposition of, or presence of radioactive substances on surfaces or within solids, liquids, or gases (including the human body), where their presence is unintended or undesirable (from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) definition).
7 Ιουλ 2023 · At very high doses, radiation can impair the functioning of tissues and organs and produce acute effects such as nausea and vomiting, skin redness, hair loss, acute radiation syndrome, local radiation injuries (also known as radiation burns), or even death.
Protection from radiation exposure is accomplished by avoiding contamination with radioactive material; by minimizing the duration of exposure; maximizing the distance from the source of radiation, and shielding the source.
Natural radioactive sources in the soil, water and air contribute to our exposure to ionizing radiation, as well as man-made sources resulting from mining and use of naturally radioactive materials in power generation, nuclear medicine, consumer products, military and industrial applications.
2 Οκτ 2024 · Exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as being close to an atomic blast, can cause acute health effects such as skin burns and acute radiation syndrome (“radiation sickness"). It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
