While they provide much-needed power, living near a nuclear plant can increase the risk of cancer.
Proximity to Operating Nuclear Power Plants
A new study published in Nature finds that U.S. counties located near operational nuclear power plants have higher cancer mortality rates. While the risk is observed across all age groups, it is strongest among older adults, particularly males aged 65–74 and females aged 55–64.
The results show a link between living close to nuclear power plants and higher cancer deaths. This study looked only at cancer and did not examine other health issues, like problems with the brain, heart, or…
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