Long-Term Health Effects
Cancer
People who receive high doses of radiation could have a greater long-term risk of developing cancer later in life, depending on the level of radiation exposure.
People who receive high doses of radiation could have long-term effects.
If employee exposures exceed either the PEL (Permissible Exposure Limits) or the excursion limit, employers must take the following actions:
Prenatal Radiation Exposure
Pregnant women must follow instructions from emergency officials and seek medical attention as soon as emergency officials say it is safe to do so after a radiation emergency.
Mental Health
Any emergency, including those involving radiation, can cause emotional and psychological distress.
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