are many dangers they face some workers who are considered heroes by the Japanese company. From now on be part of the scientific studies that seek to clarify how health affects of exposure to low doses of radioactivity, at least 21 workers belonging to the seal that remains in Fukushima to try to control the plant's reactors are already under an acceleration in the rate of DNA damage by radiation effect. This was announced yesterday by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which detailed for the first time the number of workers in Fukushima who have already received a dose above 100 mSv (mSv), the threshold from which it is considered that the radioactivity affects the health, reports Ferran Balsells
These 21 people have increased the likelihood of long-term cancer between 1 and 5%, according to experts. "Right now, in your blood and can be detected increased DNA modification.
Source: EL PAIS
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