Iatrogenic radiation, and radiation leakage from nuclear power plant
Computed tomography (CT) scanners are widely distributed throughout
Japan. It is estimated that the number of CT scanners is 10 times larger
than that of the UK. Many Japanese patients have been received
radiological investigation without knowing the risks. And most of Japanese
people like hot springs and some believe that radiation spa is good for
health.
On 15 March, high levels of radiation were detected in Tokyo and its
vicinity following the nuclear accident at the Fukushima nuclear power
plant in the northeastern Japan. The experts commented on TV that the
levels of its radiation exposure are very low as compared with those of
iatrogenic exposure. Japanese might have second thoughts about the risks
of radiation exposure.
Competing interests:
No competing interests
15 March 2011
Hiroshi Kawane
Professor
Japanese Red Cross Hiroshima College of Nursing, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima, 738-0052, Japan
Rapid Response:
Iatrogenic radiation, and radiation leakage from nuclear power plant
Computed tomography (CT) scanners are widely distributed throughout
Japan. It is estimated that the number of CT scanners is 10 times larger
than that of the UK. Many Japanese patients have been received
radiological investigation without knowing the risks. And most of Japanese
people like hot springs and some believe that radiation spa is good for
health.
On 15 March, high levels of radiation were detected in Tokyo and its
vicinity following the nuclear accident at the Fukushima nuclear power
plant in the northeastern Japan. The experts commented on TV that the
levels of its radiation exposure are very low as compared with those of
iatrogenic exposure. Japanese might have second thoughts about the risks
of radiation exposure.
Competing interests: No competing interests