Chapter 9
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2.
Health Impacts:
•
Exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation can
cause skin tissue damage and DNA mutations,
leading to cancers.
•
Genetic abnormalities can occur in offspring of
individuals with significant radiation exposure.
•
Chronic exposure to low levels of radiation can
also lead to health issues over time.
3.
Environmental Impacts:
•
Radioactive
pollutants
can
contaminate
air,
water, and soil.
•
They can persist in the environment for extended
periods, depending on the half-life of the radioac-
tive isotopes.
•
Impact on wildlife and ecosystems, particularly in
areas of high radioactive ...
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