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) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 346-371 |
| Number of pages | 26 |
| Journal | Biosecurity and Bioterrorism |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2012 |
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