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7409590Radioactive Foodshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/radioactive-foods-9788235272539/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7000941/image.jpg?v=638786013650830000101101MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p><em>Radioactive Foods</em> sheds light on the often-underestimated dangers of radioactive contamination in our food supply, stemming from nuclear accidents, soil contamination, and radiation exposure.<br />It explores how radioactive materials enter the food chain, emphasizing the long-term consequences for both human health and environmental safety.<br />The book highlights that current safety standards may not fully address the cumulative effects of low-level radiation, particularly on vulnerable populations.<br />For instance, the presence of Cesium-137 and Strontium-90, two key radionuclides, can lead to increased health risks when ingested through contaminated plants and animals.</p><p>The book begins by laying the groundwork with an overview of nuclear physics and the behavior of radionuclides.<br />It then progresses by tracing the pathways of these materials through the food chain and assessing the associated health risks.<br />Case studies from past nuclear incidents, like Chernobyl and Fukushima, are analyzed, alongside data from organizations such as the WHO and IAEA.</p><p>A unique aspect of the book is its focus on how radioactive contamination can exacerbate the impacts of other environmental stressors, like pollution and climate change, on food security.</p>...7040497Radioactive Foods101101https://www.gandhi.com.mx/radioactive-foods-9788235272539/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/7000941/image.jpg?v=638786013650830000InStockMXN99999DIEbook2025Inglés