ICSE Class 9 Geography Question 30 of 36

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Question 10(b)

Which health hazards are associated with radioactive waste?

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Radioactive waste is generated from nuclear power stations, nuclear weapon testing, mining etc. They are also generated from hospitals, radio-tracers etc. Handling this waste is risky as it can cause cancer, acute radiation syndrome, cardiovascular diseases etc. It can be very dangerous to skin and eyes as this waste is geno-toxic material.