Published March 2019 | Version v1
Journal article

Lessons and introspection of Fukushima Nuclear Accident eight years latter

  • 1. Key Laboratory of Radiological Protection and Nuclear Emergency, National Institute for Radiological Protection, China CDC, Beijing (China)
  • 2. Tianjin Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Molecular Nuclear Medicine, Institute of Radiation Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Tianjin (China)

Description

Eight years since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident (March 11, 2011), social impact and health risk remain as major and continuous public concerns. This study analyzes the situation of Fukushima nuclear accident after March 11, 2011 and the reports published by international authority organizations. This work also assesses the impact of Fukushima nuclear accident on the environment and human health after eight years and summarizes its lessons for China. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Radiation Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 106-109
ISSN
1673-4114

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
54049951
Subject category
S99: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS;
Descriptors DEI
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS; FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI NUCLEAR POWER STATION; HEALTH HAZARDS; PUBLIC HEALTH; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; SOCIAL IMPACT
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; HAZARDS; REACTOR SITES

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Notes
14 refs.; http://dx.doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4114.2019.02.002