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The Lancet, The Lancet (Reed Elsevier)
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Every day, we are exposed to radiation—when going through security scanners, during routine medical care, or directly from the environment. In each case, our radiation safety limits are based on research originating from a horrific event. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the first and only use of atomic bombs on a civilian population. On Aug 6, 1945, Hiroshima was devastated by the world's first atomic bomb. 3 days later, Nagasaki was also bombed. The resulting blast, heat, and radiation led to the acute deaths of an estimated 50% of people located within 1·2 km of the bomb's impact.
Kenji Kamiya, Preetha Rajaraman
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