Janique Madison on the Threats of Radiation

It is said that Marie Curie, a celebrated physicist known for pioneering research about radioactivity, died from the effects of radiation. Janique Madison, American environmentalist and business development manager, is raising awareness on radiation as the recent Japan radiation scare have been on the headlines of major newspapers around the world. Marie Curie has dedicated her life studying radioactivity and died because of it back when its effects on human health were not yet known. Now that the world is aware that radiation can cause death, knowing how to avoid exposure from it is imperative.

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Preparation and an understanding of what radiation really is and how it could affect people’s health are two easy precautionary measures you could do to protect your lives.

Janique Madison emphasizes that though radiation is extremely useful in medicine, communication, and science, it can also lead to serious health issues and even death if one is exposed to it depending on the amount and duration of exposure. Symptoms can vary from nausea, diarrhea, and fatigue to hemorrhage, damage to the central nervous system, and death.

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When faced with radiation threats in your area, stay indoors and tightly shut doors and windows. Turn fans and air conditioners off. Wear masks or use wet handkerchiefs to cover your mouth and nose. Also wear clothes that cover as much skin as possible. Wearing hats is strongly recommended. And of course, do not eat or drink anything from outside the house that’s been exposed to radiation. Once it’s safe to go outside, proceed to a nearby hospital to be checked for radiation exposure.

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