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1 RADIATION HEALTH BASICStween alpha, beta
RADIATION HEALTH BASICStween alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation? are the immediate hazard to life. Alpha particles cannot penetrate skin is sufficient to stop alpha particles. Radioactive material that emits alpha partiwhen inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed into the blood stream through wounds. Gamma rays and X-rays: Gamma rays and X-rays are penetrating. Several feet of concrete or a few inches of basement or a centrally located room in a high r
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ise. ion hazard for the entire body. While gamma rays and X-rays can easily pasome fraction of the energy will always be absorbed by body tissue. Neutrons are particles and are very penetrating. What type of radiation is most harmful? It depends on whether your exposure to radiation is internal or external. beta particles. Radioactive materials thatRadiation can affect the bodyThese adverse health effects can range from mthe type of radiation, the rou
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te of exposure, and the an lead to radiation sickness, with symptoms n Syndrome (NYCDHMH, 2011). Exposure to lower doses of radiation may leWhat is Acute Radiation Syndrome/Sickness (ARS)? RS) from short-term exposure to a large ARS occurs when most of the body was exskin burns, nausea, and/or vomiting. Additional symptoms can occur weeks and months after exposure: loss of appetite, People with ARS typically also have some within a few hours after ex
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posure and can include swelling, itching, and redness of the skin (like a bad sunburn). There also can be hair loss (CDCb, 2011). actions for pregnant women? OB/GYN as soon as possible. Should nursing mothers continue to breastfeed? ation or radioactive contamination. explosion of a nuclearTo find out more, read “Frequently Asked Questions About KI (Potassium Iodide)” at the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) websit