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The consequences of the Chernobyl accident have given health physicists and geneticists a wealth of information about the effects of radiation exposure. Some is reassuring, some less so, but support for structured follow-up studies remains essential.
A consequence of the Chernobyl nuclear accident is an increased rate of inherited mutation in mammals (including humans) living in the region. But the causes and the long-term effects on health remain unclear.
