What's Wrong with Irradiation?
Research Also Shows That Irradiation Forms Volatile Toxic Chemicals Such as Benzene and Toluene, Chemicals Known, or Suspected, to Cause Cancer and Birth...
Research also shows that irradiation forms volatile toxic chemicals such as benzene and toluene, chemicals known, or suspected, to cause cancer and birth defects. Irradiation also causes stunted growth in lab animals fed irradiated foods.
What is the problem with irradiation?
Exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as being close to an atomic blast, can cause acute health effects such as skin burns and acute radiation syndrome (“radiation sickness"). It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
What are the disadvantages of irradiation?
- it may not kill all bacteria on an object.
- it can be very harmful - standing in the environment where objects are being treated by irradiation could expose people's cells to damage and mutation.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
