“Unless you are purposely collecting and storing radioactive materials very incorrectly, its not dangerous.”
Since the 1940s we have always looked at radiation as the monster that had to be conquered or feared, but is it really as bad as science fiction would have you believe? Lets explore this concept.
The Facts
Many people believe that radiation illnesses are a major factor for dying of cancers, but the facts don’t back this up.
| Illnes | Rate |
|---|---|
| Skin Cancer | 60,000 – 90,000 |
| Smoking | 7,000,000 (1.5m from secondhand smoke) |
| Acute Radiation Syndrome | 60 – 100 SINCE WWII |
The Truth
Radiation is a calculated risk. We use certain tools to keep a safe measurement of this risk, but in most cases, radioactive material that most people can gain access too is not very dangerous. We have lived alongside it for thousands of years, unless you are purposely collecting it and storing it very incorrectly, its not dangerous.
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