“In the 25-year post-Chernobyl period we have gone through many fears. What frightened our people in 1986 was the increased radiation background and its consequences. In reality, nothing as such happened.”

Author: Rafael Artyunyan

Reference: comment of experts, 25 march, 2011

Keywords: Cesium, Iodine, Radiophobia, Radiation safety, Health

Abstract: “Some organizations, which call themselves “ecological”, have declared that the incidence of cancer after Fukushima NPP accident will be 120 thousand. Our specialists have calculated the possible incidence of thyroid cancer in children of Fukushima, on the basis of Japanese official data. Their calculation show no such possibilities.”

URL: http://www.atomic-energy.ru/statements/2011/03/25/20244