What are some of the biological hazards from fallout?
Some of the biological hazards of fallout are: Strontium 90 is a bone seeker that is chemically similar to calcium. It can cause tumors, leukemia and other related blood disorders. Cesium 137 behaves like potassium in the body. It can cause genetic damage. Carbon 14 in the gonads can contribute to genetic damage. Tritium is an isotope of hydrogen that can lead to lung cancer. Plutonium can cause lung and bone tumors. Ingestion of as little as one microgram of plutonium-a barely visible speck-is a serious health hazard. When ingested concentrations of Iodine 131 build in the thyroid gland, this can lead to hypothyroidism. • What are some of the long-term radiation effects from a nuclear explosion? Some long-term radiation effects are: Blood disorders, cataracts, malignant tumors, and genetic defects. • How many rems would produce mild radiation sickness? Mild radiation sickness is produced by 100-200 rems of whole body irradiation. • Discuss the predictions of the TTAPS study. The smoke
