Diversity of Concerns in Recovery after a Nuclear Accident: A Perspective from Fukushima

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 350 - 350

Published: Feb. 16, 2018

Since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident, tremendous resources have been devoted to recovery, and Japanese Government is gradually lifting evacuation orders. However, public concerns remain prevalent, affecting some people’s return a normal life threatening their well-being. This study reviews government reports, academic papers, newspaper articles conference presentations with aim of obtaining better understanding issues which relate radiation in recovery process aftermath accident. It looks extensively at: (1) current status post-accident operations existing Fukushima, (2) approaches taken engage during from five previous comparable radiological events: Three Mile Island, Buenos Aires (RA-2 facility), Chernobyl, Goiânia Tokai-mura. The findings indicate that limitations emerging challenges cause about exposure various aspects day-to-day life. Past experiences suggest long-term management take holistic cohesive approach critical for restoration sustainable livelihoods social re-integration. Not only actual risks but also perceptions should be carefully assessed addressed environmental remediation.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Disasters on Older Adult Cancer Outcomes: A Scoping Review

JCO Global Oncology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: June 1, 2023

PURPOSE There is an urgent need to address the growing global cancer burden in context of complex disaster events, which both disrupt access oncology care and facilitate carcinogenic exposures. Older adults (65 years older) are a population with multifaceted needs, making them especially vulnerable disasters. The objective this scoping review characterize state literature concerning older adult cancer–related outcomes oncologic after event. METHODS A search was conducted PubMed Web Science. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines reviews, articles were extracted screened inclusion. Eligible summarized using descriptive thematic analyses. RESULTS Thirty-five studies met all criteria full-text review. majority focused on technological disasters (60%, n = 21), followed by climate-amplified (28.6%, 10) geophysical (11.4%, 4). Thematic analysis classified current evidence into three major categories: (1) concerned exposure incidence related event, (2) examining changes treatment disruptions as result (3) exploring psychosocial experiences patients affected Few specifically, most focuses United States or Japan. CONCLUSION event understudied. Current suggests that worsen cancer-related among disrupting continuity timely treatment. prospective longitudinal following populations postdisaster low- middle-income country contexts.

Language: Английский

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Epidemic of fear

Science, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 351(6277), P. 1022 - 1023

Published: March 3, 2016

A bumper crop of thyroid abnormalities in Fukushima children, including cancer, has perplexed scientists and alarmed locals.

Language: Английский

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Demographic transition and factors associated with remaining in place after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and related evacuation orders

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. e0194134 - e0194134

Published: March 14, 2018

Introduction Demographic changes as a result of evacuation in the acute phase 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster are not well evaluated. We estimated post-disaster demographic transitions Minamisoma City—located 14–38 km north plant—in first month disaster; and identified factors associated with population remaining affected areas. Materials methods extracted data from behavior survey administered to participants city between July 11, April 30, 2013. Using mathematical models, we total after according sex, age group, administrative divisions city. To investigate place disaster, probit regression model was employed, taking into account age, pre-disaster dwelling area, household composition. Results The overall decline City peaked 11 days when reached 7,107 people—11% level. levels differed by area: 1.1% for mandatory zone, 12.5% indoor sheltering 12.6% other areas Based on multiple analyses, higher odds were observed among men (odds ratio 1.72 [95% confidence intervals 1.64–1.85]) than women; people aged 40–64 years (1.40 [1.24–1.58]) those 75 or older; living elderly, 70 older (1.18 [1.09–1.27]) alone (1.71 [1.50–1.94]) who not. Discussion Despite order, some residents zones remained place, signaling need preparation respond their needs. Indoor instructions may have accelerated voluntary evacuation, this demonstrates preventing potentially disorganized future events.

Language: Английский

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Impact of decontamination on individual radiation doses from external exposure among residents of Minamisoma City after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant incident in Japan: a retrospective observational study

Journal of Radiological Protection, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 39(3), P. 854 - 871

Published: June 10, 2019

Following the Fukushima incident, radiation doses from external exposure accounted for majority of total doses. Although countermeasures are being implemented, with aim reducing exposure, little information is available on effects decontamination individual among residents radioactively contaminated areas. To evaluate effectiveness measures in doses, and to examine influence timing district, data were analysed 18 392 adults 3 650 children Minamisoma City, Fukushima, who participated a voluntary screening programme using dosimeters (Glass Badge) between June 2013 September 2016. The dose reduction rates (DRR) calculated one year by comparing first last three-month measurement results areas without decontamination. Using regression approach Monte Carlo simulation, rate eliminating effect physical decay (DRRd') was also estimated as function at time starting annual DRR both significantly higher than those decontamination, depending decontamination: 31%-36% 2013-14 33%-35% areas, compared 12%-23% 13%-23% respectively. There positive correlation DRRd' 30%-40% mSv y-1 2014. This study demonstrated that does lower exposure. greater regardless Our confirms useful high-dose later phases incident.

Language: Английский

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Effect of Radiological Countermeasures on Subjective Well-Being and Radiation Anxiety after the 2011 Disaster: The Fukushima Health Management Survey

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 124 - 124

Published: Jan. 12, 2018

After the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident in 2011, concerns about radiation exposure and decline subjective well-being have been reported. To tackle these problems, various countermeasures relation to implemented. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated effects of radiological on (e.g., satisfaction with life (SWL) emotional well-being) anxiety, through a questionnaire survey targeting residents (N = 1023). Propensity scores matching was applied evaluate significant anxiety. Among countermeasures, thyroid examination, whole body counter, air dose monitoring showed highest proportions participation, utilization, useful evaluation, suggesting high degree public attention focused countermeasures. The basic associated increases SWL self-rated health (SH). Thyroid examination significantly not only reduction anxiety but also an increase stress, importance careful design system detailed communication. Food inspection deterioration SH. Those who utilized explanatory meetings sadness, worry, indicating that additional is required experts authorities involved meetings.

Language: Английский

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Social Capital Enhanced Disaster Preparedness and Health Consultations after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Power Station Accident

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 516 - 516

Published: March 14, 2018

After the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident in 2011, there was a strong demand to promote disaster preparedness approaches health checkups for prevention of lifestyle diseases. This study examined yearly change percentage those who prepared disasters utilized Prefecture, identified factors governing utilization checkups. We used public opinion survey from 2011 2015 (n = 677–779 each year) on prefectural policies that is conducted every year by Prefecture government Public Consultation Unit. found prepare decreased, while did not significantly change. With regard preparedness, experiences enhance bonds with other local people help maintain preparedness. For checkups, familiarity welfare service most important factor such consultations. The findings suggest social capital should be promoted order improve also residents’ accessibility medical services promoting

Language: Английский

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Secondary health issues associated with the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, based on the experiences of Soma and Minamisoma Cities

Hoken iryou kagaku, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 67(1), P. 71 - 83

Published: Feb. 1, 2018

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on exercise habits and overweight status in Japan: A nation-wide panel survey

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3(7), P. e0001732 - e0001732

Published: July 19, 2023

A catastrophic disaster may cause distant health impacts like immobility and obesity. The aim of this research was to analyse the association COVID-19 pandemic lifestyle factors -exercise habit overweight status in Japanese population. Nation-wide online questionnaires were conducted five times from October 2020 2021. changes exercise habit, body mass index (BMI) (BMI >25kg/m 2 ) compared between first questionnaire a year later. Risk for losing or becoming analysed using multiple regression. Data obtained 16,642 participants. In early phase pandemic, people with high income elderly females showed higher risk decreased days. proportion increased 22.2% 26.6% males 9.3% 10.8% females. Middle-aged males, females, who experienced SARS-CoV-2 infection at overweight. Our findings suggest that risks are homogeneous. Continuous intervention long-term infected might be especially needed. As most disasters can similar social transformation, evaluation obesity should address future preparation/mitigation plans.

Language: Английский

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Ambient particle radioactivity and gestational diabetes: A cohort study of more than 1 million pregnant women in Massachusetts, USA

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 733, P. 139340 - 139340

Published: May 11, 2020

Language: Английский

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