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Frequently Asked Questions


1.How bad is the nuclear reactor accident in Japan?

2.Will radioactive material from Japan reach the United States?

3.What are my likely risks?

4.Could a similar accident to the one in Japan happen in the United States?

5.Should I buy “anti-radiation” pills?

6.How are people exposed to radiation?

7.What are safe radiation levels?

8.How does radiation harm people?

9.How much is too much and when does it affect health? In what ways can it affect health?

10.In regards to radiation from Japan, what should Americans know or be concerned about (if anything)?

11.If a similar incident to Japan's were to occur in the United States, how should people react?

12.How do the reactor accidents in Japan compare to the Chernobyl accident?

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