Non-cancer effects in acute radiation syndrome survivors in Ukraine.
Health Phys
; 98(6): 876-84, 2010 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20445398
ABSTRACT
The 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident that occurred is known as the most severe nuclear disaster in the history of humankind. Acute radiation syndrome (ARS) was diagnosed in 237 persons but only 134 of those were confirmed, including 28 patients who died due to lethal total-body gamma-irradiation and severe skin injuries caused by beta/gamma-emitting radionuclides. A small group of ARS survivors offers an interesting observational insight pertinent to the on-going discussions about long-term non-cancer effects of ionizing radiation. This descriptive study summarizes more than 20 y of follow-up, makes attempts to offer a prognosis for the Chernobyl ARS survivors' health, and explores the link between the outcomes of interest and radiation exposure.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome Aguda da Radiação
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Health Phys
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Ucrânia