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You have seen sunburns, right? Well, that is light radiation that is considered normal, now imagine if it is two or three times worse. Ten times, 100 times, or even a thousand times as with the Japanese water that I recently saw on the news. Literally, they are cooking from the inside out
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt messes with the DNA. It can cause some serious damage. For instance there was a case were three little kids legs swelled up like over cooked Hot Dogs split open and then died from to much radiation or to much bleeding it was to hard to tell. But I guess it depends on the radiation... Needless to say be careful and hope I helped.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on the type of radiation exposure. If the exposure is low level and long term, it can cause cancer and birth defects. If the exposure is higher, it can cause radiation burns, radiation sickness, premature aging, and death.
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∙ 10y agoRadiation can break up proteins, the stuff of life
and it can also modify genes (the code to make new proteins).
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∙ 12y agogenetic mutation
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What is radiation exposure safety?
Radiation exposure safety is the process of preventing or minimizing exposure to radiation, and tracking what does occur.
Radiation symtoms can result from a single exposure and are contagious?
While radiation symptoms can occur from a single, prolonged, exposure, the symptoms of radiation are not contagious.
What is another name for radiation exposure badges?
Badges used to measure exposure to ionizing radiation are usually called radiation dosimeter badges.
What are the risks of nuclear radiation?
The exposure to nuclear radiation has many risks associated with it. Cancer, DNA mutations, and radiation poisoning can all occur with any level of radiation exposure.
Can your baby die of radiation exposure?
Yes. Depending on the length of the exposure, radiation can sicken or kill any human.
Identify THREE reasons a person may develope radiation sickness?
repeated exposures to both high-energy radiation and high levels of fallout exposure to high levels of fallout a single exposure to high-energy radiation
What are 3 reasons radiation sickness varies?
Radiation sickness varies depending upon duration of exposure, whether it was an internal or external exposure, and the dosage of radiation.
What are the best ways to protect against effects of exposure to radiation?
Radiation
What are best ways to protect against the effects of Sun radiation exposure?
Radiation
Is there an infrared radiation exposure statement out there by some organization?
Infrared radiation is generally known as "heat", so the statement "Don't touch the stove!" would qualify as a "radiation exposure statement".
How do radiation technicians know when they have been over exposed by radiation?
Radiation personnel wear a small badge containing a film which darkens upon exposure to radiation. These are regularly screened to determine if a dangerous exposure has taken place.
What are the harmful derived from exposure to radiation?
Nausea
