Health Risks Of Radiation: How Much Is Unsafe?

The Huffington Post News Editors, Huffington Post
Wed, 03/16/2011 - 6:50am

Concern is mounting about potential health risks of radiation from the crippled nuclear reactors in Japan. How much radiation you get depends on the dose, duration and method of exposure. Some types of radioactive particles are more dangerous or longer lasting than others.Some basics:Read More... More on Japan Earthquake

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