While radioactive releases from the nuclear accident were significant at the beginning and had consequences on food production in the first year, they quickly became imperceptible, except at the margin and in rare exceptions (forest mushrooms, for example). [1] In the years following the Fukushima accident, export of Japanese food products, especially fish, almost completely stopped … Continued
The immediate, forced, and prolonged evacuation around the Fukushima plant resulted in 2,200 deaths and had significant negative consequences on the mental health of the displaced. It affected about 160,000 people, and as of November 2025, around 23,000 of them were still officially evacuated. However, the Japanese authorities consider that only 20% actually returned to their homes … Continued
Even if radioactive releases had extremely limited consequences on the environment and the population, the evacuation carried out in response to the accident had very significant consequences on the well-being and mental health of the inhabitants and workers of Fukushima Prefecture. This conclusion of UNSCEAR* takes into account, in addition to the trauma of the … Continued
According to the final conclusions of the scientific committee established by the UN and WHO (UNSCEAR) [1], no deaths or cancers could be observed and are not expected from the exposure of populations, workers, or emergency workers to radioactive releases from the plant. We should also mention that 3 people died in site accidents unrelated … Continued
Personnel of nuclear subcontractors may be exposed to radiation when working in risk areas, in the same way as other nuclear workers. The same regulation applied to all companies Radiation exposure is strictly regulated and controlled to ensure the safety of all workers, including subcontractors. The French Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ASNR) … Continued
A Controversial Topic The health risks associated with exposure to low doses of radioactivity are controversial as there is no scientific consensus regarding the health effects due to exposure to doses below 100 mSv [1]. The effects of low doses, if they exist, are so small that trying to focus on them requires epidemiological studies involving several … Continued