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Childhood cancers near nuclear plants linked to radioactive releases

NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE FOR FAMILIES – STRONTIUM-90 IN BABIES TEETH NEAR FLORIDA REACTORS Coober Pedy Regional Times, by David Bradbury,  28 Oct 09 A study on childhood cancer near nuclear power plants in Florida, U.S., was released in April. According to the study by the Radiation and Public Health Project, levels of fission product strontium-90 in the teeth of children living in southeast Florida had increased with 37% from 1986-1989 to 1994-1997.

The highest levels were found near the Turkey Point and St. Lucie reactors…………… The study was conducted by the Radiation and Public Health Project (RPHP) and funded by the Health Foundation of South Florida. RHPH is an independent non-profit research organization, established by scientists and physicians to investigate the links between environmental radiation, cancer and public health.

T………………….. Concerns have been raised about reported increases in childhood cancer. RPHP studied data on radioactive releases from the plants, radioactivity concentrations in rain- and drinking water, cancer rates in the region and levels of strontium-90 in baby’s teeth in the region.

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October 28, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, health, USA | antinuclear, cancer, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear wastes, radioactive, wastes