[ RadSafe ] Radioactive Man

[Brennan, Mike (DOH)]

At this point, I would say that his greatest risk comes from being alone.  Any number of relatively minor injuries become fatal when you are alone, and no one will be by for a couple of days.  Something as minor as throwing your back out or a mild concussion can lead to death.

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From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu [mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of parthasarathy k s
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:21 PM
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Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Radioactive Man

Dear Jess Addis,

Some calculation comparing risks shows that 20 cigarettes per day is equal to 50 REM/year


Regards
Parthasarathy


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 From: Jess Addis <ajess at clemson.edu>
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Sent: Friday, 15 March 2013, 1:44
Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Radioactive Man
 
I noticed that Radioactive Man looks happy as he smokes cigarettes in the photos.  

Personally, I'd worry more about the habit rather than 6 rem/year.

Larry Addis, RSO
Clemson University

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From: radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu [mailto:radsafe-bounces at health.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Bill Prestwich
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 10:14 AM
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Subject: Re: [ RadSafe ] Radioactive Man

If I did the arithmetic correctly the 7 microSieverts per hour translates to
6 Rem/year. How does this compare with the high natural dose rates in Iran for example?

Bill

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From: radsafe-bounces at agni.phys.iit.edu
[mailto:radsafe-bounces at agni.phys.iit.edu] On Behalf Of Lawrence Jacobi
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6:06 PM
To: radsafe at agni.phys.iit.edu
Subject: [ RadSafe ] Radioactive Man

This is an interesting article.  It is generally well-written.

http://www.vice.com/read/radioactive-man-japan
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