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proverbialwisdom

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8. This data is attributed to the source 'Fukushima Prefecture 2013.'

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 9, 2013, 05:20 PM

Mar 2013

http://www.ippnw.de/commonFiles/pdfs/Atomenergie/Fukushima/Health_consequences_Fukushima_en.pdf

In the Fukushima Prefecture alone, some 55,592 children were diagnosed with thyroid gland nodules or cysts. In contrast to cysts and nodules found in adults, these findings in children must be classified as precancerous. There were also the first documented cases in Fukushima of thyroid cancer in children.

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Symposium: The Medical and Ecological Consequences of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident: March 11-12 NY [View all] bananas Mar 2013 OP

Last chance to buy tinfoil in New York before the shortage! FBaggins Mar 2013 #1

Don't miss recent report by this group, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. proverbialwisdom Mar 2013 #5

Thanks! I needed the laugh. FBaggins Mar 2013 #7

This data is attributed to the source 'Fukushima Prefecture 2013.' proverbialwisdom Mar 2013 #8

THAT data is... but so what? FBaggins Mar 2013 #9

Let me give you another example FBaggins Mar 2013 #10

Your field, apparently, but study shortcomings indicated don't preclude legitimate health concerns. proverbialwisdom Mar 2013 #11

IMO, inspiring photos here (plus easy C+P for links above). proverbialwisdom Mar 2013 #12

The legitimate health concerns... FBaggins Mar 2013 #13

The reporting here is so unspeakably sad, I've been unable to read it in full yet myself. proverbialwisdom Mar 2013 #6

Thanks for this info, bananas dixiegrrrrl Mar 2013 #2

It's going to be webcast live bananas Mar 2013 #3

thank you again! dixiegrrrrl Mar 2013 #4