THREATS OF RADIOACTIVE RADIATION: FEATURES OF IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/pub.health.2023.3.1Keywords:
radioactive radiation, cancer, human health, radioactive contamination, malignant neoplasmsAbstract
Topicality.Today, during the war with the russian federation, it is extremely important to know how to act in the event of a man-made disaster, an emergency situation, for example, an explosion of a nuclear power plant, what the consequences may be in the event of such a disaster and how to prevent them. The purpose of the article presents the features of the impact of radioactive radiation on the environment and human health, because under the influence of radiation, materials can become radioactive. Radiation from living cells alters their ability to repair itself, which can lead to death, damage or improper repair. The aim of this study was to identify the main threats to radiation to both public health and the environment. Materials and methods. The risks of malignant tumors in the population living near nuclear facilities related to space radiation, as well as the impact of nuclear power plants on the environment have been identified. Research results. The connection of radiation factor with the state of somatic morbidity of the population, indicators of prevalence of diseases among the adult population affected by the Chernobyl accident, contingents of patients with malignant neoplasms (per 100 thousand population) are considered. The biological effect of radiation is determined. Conclusions. Thus, conducting research, we can say that radiation leaves many traces in our body. The effect of radiation on the body directly depends on the intensity of radiation and the length of stay in its field of action. The source of radiation can also be artificial sources, such as the use of certain industrial and medical technologies. A person cannot see, feel, hear, taste or smell ionizing radiation, but it can harm our health. This type of radiation comes from natural sources such as cosmic radiation, rocks or soil. The effects of natural radiation on humans are the cause of a number of certain pathogenic mutations and cancers.
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