For an Accurate Estimate of the Number of Radiation-Induced Leukemias

question 9

Multiple Choice

For an accurate estimate of the number of radiation-induced leukemias and other malignancies that may occur in some of the 135,000 evacuees from the 1986 nuclear power station accident in Chernobyl,Ukraine,the exposed population must _______.

• A)not be permitted to receive any additional medical radiation exposure for at least 20 years from the date of the accident.
• B)not be permitted to intermingle with the unexposed population.
• C)remain living in the same geographic area for the remainder of their lives.
• D)have long-term monitoring.

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