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[186] [187] Further, the radiation exposure resulting from the incident for most people living in Fukushima is so small compared to background radiation that it may be impossible to find statistically significant evidence of increases in cancer. [25] The highest detection of radiation outside of Fukushima peaked at 40 mSv.
Radiation exposure of those living in proximity to the accident site was estimated at 12–25 mSV in the year following the accident. [133]: 8 Residents of Fukushima City were estimated to have received 4 mSv in the same time period. [134] In comparison, the dosage of background radiation received over a lifetime is 170 mSv. [135]
The failure of multiple safety features on nuclear power plants has raised questions about the nation's engineering prowess. Government flip-flopping on acceptable levels of radiation exposure confused the public, and health professionals provided little guidance.
The situation with the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has frayed more than a few nerves around the world, especially after food, water and seawater in Japan were found to be contaminated with ...
The three technicians measured significantly higher levels of radiation than the measurement designated the maximum allowable dose (50 mSv) for Japanese nuclear workers. [20] Many employees of the company and local population suffered accidental radiation exposure exceeding safe levels.
1 confirmed cancer death attributed to radiation exposure by the government for the purpose of compensation following opinions from a panel of radiologists and other experts, medical sources pending for long-term fatalities due to the radiation. Current status: All reactors were shut down by 2000.
The Soviet Union conducted 456 nuclear tests at Semipalatinsk from 1949 until 1989 with little regard for their effect on the local people or environment. The full impact of radiation exposure was hidden for many years by Soviet authorities and has only come to light since the test site closed in 1991. [59] 2007 ISO radioactivity danger symbol ...
[70] [71] Further, the radiation exposure resulting from the accident for most people living in Fukushima is so small compared to background radiation that it may be impossible to find statistically significant evidence of increases in cancer. [72]