After the earthquake that happened in Japan a few days ago. Japan must face the problem of nuclear radiation in the country. The situation in nuclear reactors Fukushima, Japan, is still uncertain. Almost every day there are new from the reactor explosion. Prime Minister of Japan Naoko Kan, alarming explosion will continue to leak fluid with levels of highly radioactive nuclear which could contaminate the local people.
The amount of radiation emitted Fukushima range in 400mSv every hour. But the strength of emission decreases after noon, according to Japanese government officials said. MiliSievert (mSv) is the official term for radioactive emission units that could endanger health. Someone received a normal jet ranged between 3 mSv per year, with the addition that can still be tolerated as much as 1 mSv per year.
The employees at the Fukushima nuclear center which is currently trying his best to prevent even greater damage, face major health risks.
Low-dose radioactive jet will cause irritation to the skin. While the extreme beam can cause cancer and death. In the event of an accident in which the escape of radioactive emission, a number of basic steps need to be enforced.
While additional steps, such as evacuation, depending on the distance and the severity of the disaster. What is important to monitor and follow the instructions from a radio transmitter and public health disaster.
Here are some tips to overcome the nuclear radiation:
- Close all windows and doors
- Close all the facilities that can carry air from the outside such as air conditioning (airco) or ventilation holes.
- Living in a windowless room or basement is the safest
- Do not forget to bring a flashlight, radio or television with batteries, medical box, food and water (bottled or canned), and medicines
- Do not remove pets (living in)
- Drying clothes in
- Monitor the situation by listening to television or radio transmitter disaster (local)
Iodine tablets
Fukushima nuclear center has so far only emit radioactive iodine-131 and cesium-137. The Japanese government considers iodine tablets to be distributed to residents in affected areas. This is to protect the thyroid gland. Drinking iodine tablets will be able to protect the thyroid gland so that this organ will not be able to absorb more radioactive.
Iodine tablets are very effective if taken before or several hours after exposure to radiation. These tablets provide protection for approximately 24 hours. For the cesium-137, no patron. If severe damage occurs in the reactor room or a cooling pond for a nuclear fuel which is already in use, then the possibility of substance uranium and plutonium can be separated. But so far, it has not happened.
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