Influence of the Chernobyl accident on thyroid function and non-tumor morbidity

Title: Influence of the Chernobyl accident on thyroid function and non-tumor morbidity

Author: Cheban, Anatoly K

Reference: International Congress Series, 1234, p.245-252, May 2002

doi: 10.1016/S0531-5131(01)00614-8

Keywords: Chernobyl disaster; Ionizing radiation; Thyroid gland; Nonstochastic effects; Chronic thyroiditis; Hypothyroidism

Abstract: We summarized the results of studies on the post-Chernobyl thyroid function among evacuees from the estrangement zone, “liquidators” of 1986 period and people living for a long time (“self-settlers”) and working in the 30-km zone. Studies were conducted using standardized procedures including clinical examination, thyroid ultrasound examination, and assay of serum thyroid hormones and anti-thyroid antibodies content. Both of the radiation exposure modes, e.g., short-term, prolonged, combined, and the radiation dose were taken into account in the analysis of the results. The data analyzed indicated that the thyroid function has been subjected to alteration through the post-Chernobyl period and that nonstochastic radiation effects on the thyroid function, i.e., chronic thyroiditis and hypothyroidism, have been emerging though gradually.

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531513101006148