Radiological Agents
Deployment Exposure & Chemicals
Deployment Exposure & Chemicals
Radiation is a form of energy. Radiation comes from man-made sources such as x-ray machines, from the sun and outer space, and from some radioactive materials such as uranium in soil. Radiation can affect the body in a number of ways, and the adverse health consequences of exposure may not be seen for many years.
- Sources of Information:
- Radiation Emergencies Fact Sheets and Overviews - This page on the Center for Disease control web page contains Radiation fact sheets and other information sheets about radiation and radiation emergencies.
This page last updated on March 8th, 2009.
Content last reviewed on February 28th, 2009.
Content last reviewed on February 28th, 2009.