Children of the atomic bomb survivors: A genetic study
- eds.
This volume represents the results of over 40 years of study of the latent health effects on the survivors of the atomic bomb blasts. Planning for this research began in 1946 and data collection has been ongoing since 1948. The work represents the efforts of both US and Japanese agencies and presents 13 papers which the editors believe represent the best scientific information related to the genetic effects of radiation exposure. In general, the results presented here indicate that radiation exposure effects on reproductive cells are less than previously thought. The paper contained here examine that question in light of effects on pregnancy outcome, sex ratio, congenital defects, and early mortality of children. The papers also present helpful comparison of these results with the results seen in experimental radiation studies with animals. For anyone interested in the risks associated with radiation studies, this book represents a vital collection of information.
- OSTI ID:
- 6437531
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: From review by Robin K. White, Oak Ridge National Lab., TN, in Risk Analysis, Vol. 13, No. 3 (Jun 1993)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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