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Laser-heating and Radiance Spectrometry for the Study of Nuclear Materials in Conditions Simulating a Nuclear Power Plant Accident
Published on: December 14, 2017
[Iodine distribution around nuclear power plants]
1EDF, campagne 2016 de distribution d'iode autour des centrales, conseil de radioprotection EDF, Saint-Denis, France. Président de la Société française de radioprotection (SFRP), secrétaire général de l'International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA).
Abstract:
Iodine distribution around nuclear power plants. In the event of a radioactive release during a nuclear accident, public protection strategy is based on three key measures: 1) taking shelter, 2) administration of stable iodine and 3) evacuation depending on conditions. Since the Chernobyl nuclear accident, stable iodine has been administered to prevent thyroid cancer in children. In 1997, the government decided to arrange for the pre-distribution of iodine tablets to members of the public residing in off-site emergency planning areas, within a 10-km radius of a nuclear power plant. This radius will shortly be extended to 20 km and a stock of iodine tablets will also be supplied to each French département. This article refers back to the 2016 distribution campaign, which was an opportunity for informing citizens about the full range of protective measures to be taken in the event of a radioactive release in order to foster a real risk-prevention culture.
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