Acute radiation syndrome - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acute_radiation_syndromeAcute radiation syndrome (ARS), also known as radiation sickness or radiation poisoning, is a collection of health effects that are caused by being exposed to high amounts of ionizing radiation, in a short period of time. The symptoms of ARS can start within the hour of exposure, and can last for several months. Within the first few days the symptoms are usually nausea, vomiting and a loss of appetite. In the following few hours or weeks will be a few symptoms, which later becom…
Radiation Exposure and Cancer | NRC.gov
www.nrc.gov › about-nrc › radiationMar 20, 2020 · Radiation Exposure and Cancer. The associations between radiation exposure and cancer are mostly based on populations exposed to relatively high levels of ionizing radiation (e.g., Japanese atomic bomb survivors and recipients of selected diagnostic or therapeutic medical procedures). Cancers associated with high dose exposure include leukemia ...
Radiation Exposure - MedlinePlus
medlineplus.gov › radiationexposureRadiation is energy. It travels in the form of energy waves or high-speed particles. Radiation can occur naturally or be man-made. There are two types: Non-ionizing radiation, which includes radio waves, cell phones, microwaves, infrared radiation and visible light. Ionizing radiation, which includes ultraviolet radiation, radon, x-rays, and ...