Question

Mention some harmful effects of radioactive radiations on humans.

Answer 1

Harmful effects of radioactive radiation are as follows:
- Exposure to radiation induces harmful genetic effects.
- Exposure to strong $\alpha$-particles can cause long term irrecoverable effects like leukaemia and other kinds of fatal cancer.
- It can also cause diarrhoea, sore throat, and loss of hair which are short-term and recoverable effects.
- Exposure to neutrons, protons and $\alpha$-particles can damage red blood cells and platelets.