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New Evidence on Tritium Hazards

Due to recent unprecedented levels of public interest in tritium, it is
relevant to point to new publications (and two older ones just discovered)
on tritium’s hazards. One of these concludes “ …contrary to some
popular notions that tritium is a relatively benign radiation source, the
vast majority of published studies indicate that exposures, especially
those related to internal exposures, can have significant biological
consequences including damage to DNA, impaired physiology and development,
reduced fertility and longevity, and can lead to elevated risks of diseases
including cancer. Our principal message is that tritium is a highly
underrated environmental toxin that deserves much greater scrutiny.”

 Ian Fairlie 14th July 2023

July 18, 2023 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | radiation