Unclaimed Fukushima psychological and neuropsychiatric lessons of Chernobyl
Title: Unclaimed Fukushima psychological and neuropsychiatric lessons of Chernobyl
Author: Loganovsky K.N., Loganovskaya T.K.
Reference: State Institution “Research Center for Radiation Medicine of NAMS (National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine) “, Kiev, Ukr.Med. Chasopis, 2 (82) – III / IV 2011
Keywords: Fukushima, psychological lessons, neuropsychiatric lessons, Chernobyl
Abstract: The Japanese earthquake March 11, 2011 and subsequent tsunami and series of accidents at nuclear power plants were an exceptional challenge to the Japanese technology and the mentality of the nation. Prior to Fukushima, a level 7 event (the maximum classification) was earned only by the Chernobyl disaster. Was the Chernobyl and international experience counted and used regarding the mental health of victims in case of Fukushima?