Abstract
This article summarizes major points from a newly released guide published online by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The article reviews basic principles about radiation and its measurement, short-term and long-term effects of radiation, and medical countermeasures as well as essential information about how to prepare for and respond to a nuclear detonation. A link is provided to the manual itself, which in turn is heavily referenced for readers who wish to have more detail.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 346-371 |
Number of pages | 26 |
Journal | Biosecurity and Bioterrorism |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2012 |