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This section describes the impact of radiation on the human body. Information is given on the acute (immediate) effects of high-dose radiation. This affected predominantly the 600 power station employees and firefighters involved in the immediate aftermath, as well as the 800 000 soldiers who carried out clean-up operations at the reactor complex in the years following the accident.
This section moreover summarises what is known about the long-term effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on human. The diseases from which people in the contaminated territories suffer are described, and the state of the medical debate on this issue is summarised.
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Overview of health consequences
State of the debate on the health effects of the Chernobyl accident.
more >>> The impact of radiation
The impact of radiation
more >>> Acute effects of radiation on human health
Acute effects of radiation on human health.
more >>> Cancer and radioactivity
Scientific findings on the link between radiation and cancer.
more >>> Thyroid cancer in children and adolescents
Cancer of the thyroid in children and adolescents as a consequence of the nuclear disaster.
more >>> Leukaemia in children and adults
Debate on leukaemia as a consequence of the Chernobyl accident.
more >>> Cancer in adults
Cancer in adults as a consequence of the nuclear disaster.
more >>> Other diseases in children and adults
Other diseases as a consequence of the nuclear disaster.
more >>> Effects on pregnancy
Effects of radiation on pregnant women and unborn children.
more >>> Genetic effects
Genetic effects of radiation.
more >>> Low-level radiation
Evaluation of the effects of low-level radiation on health.
more >>> Psychological effects
Psychological effects of the nuclear accident.
more >>> Consequences for other European countries
Impact of the Chernobyl nuclear accident on other European countries.
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