How does uranium affect people?

Answer 1

Uranium is a pollutant, toxic and radioactive. Human exposure (and also the exposure of all living beings) to uranium is dangerous without precautions. The effect of uranium depends on concentration, quantity, chemical and physical form, isotopes, etc.

Answer 2

1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment.

2. Uranium is a toxic and radioactive chemical element.

3. Uranium release radium and radon.

4. Nuclear energy don't contribute to global warming.

Answer 3

Uranium in its natural form or as depleted uranium is primarily a toxic chemical that can damage the kidney, liver, and nervous system. When uranium is refined for use as nuclear fuel or in nuclear weapons, the resulting enriched uranium is also a significant source of radiation exposure that can result in burns, cancer, and if there is enough exposure, death.

Answer 4

Being radioactive and toxic uranium may be dangerous. Much care is needed to avoid undesirable problems.

Answer 5

Major disadvantages are:
- chemical toxicity of uranium
- radioactivity of uranium
The lung cancer was a problem for the uranium miners.

Answer 6

1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment.

2. Uranium is a toxic and radioactive chemical element.

3. Uranium release radium and radon.