If you or a loved one lived near nuclear test sites in the past 65 years, you may have been exposed to radiation. Working with nuclear materials or being downwind of test sites may have caused serious health problems, such as cancer and birth defects. Do you know what signs to look for? In this
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Understanding Atmospheric Nuclear Testing and Its Long-term Effects
Atmospheric nuclear testing in the 1950s and 1960s has had long-term health effects on people in, near, or downwind of the actual testing sites. Are you or a relative a possible downwinder? If so, read on to learn more about the history of these tests and their lasting effects. The History of Atmospheric Nuclear Testing
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When we think of the devastating effects of nuclear weapons, we often picture the immediate destruction caused by bomb detonation. However, what many people may not realize is the long-term impact of atmospheric nuclear tests on human health and the environment. From radioactive fallout to increased cancer rates, the legacy of these tests continues to
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