Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological or Nuclear Emergencies

• 2018

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• Martha Linet; Ziad Kazzi; Jerome Paulson; Jennifer Ann Lowry; Samantha Ahdoot; Carl Baum; Aaron Bernstein; Aparna Bole; Lori Byron; Philip Landriga; Steven Marcus; Susan Pacheco; Adam Spanier; Alan Woolf
PMID: 30478243DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2018-3001

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This article focuses on how children are affected by radiation during nuclear or radiological emergencies. It describes that kids can be more exposed to radiation than adults due to their smaller size and behaviors like picking up contaminated items. The report shares findings from past nuclear events, such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, and offers ways to reduce exposure, including using potassium iodide. It also covers health effects like cancer risks and psychological impacts. The article aims to help with understanding safety measures for children in these situations.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Radiation Exposure; Nuclear Energy; Pediatrics; Radiation Injuries

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Emory University; George Washington University

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