[TheForge] chernobyl and nuclear reactors

[Bruce Freeman]

They also say the exposure was to radioactive iodine.  The problem with
iodine is it's picked up by the body and routed to the thyroid -
effectively concentrating the radiation.  If those workers hadn't been
taking iodide in their diets, they'd be at risk for thyroid damage.

Bruce
NJ

>>> schade at acegroup.cc 5/10/2006 12:37:23 PM >>>


There was an accident just 50-60 miles away from me Saturday.

http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/14537696.htm 

"No problem" they say....

Bob

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