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Is it true to say that exposure of radiations emitted during nuclear hazards damages cells, tissues and genes in the human body?

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Exposure of ionization radiation can affect the atoms in living things, so it poses a health risk by damaging tissue and DNA in genes. It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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