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    Radiation Pollution

    Presented To:
    Dr. Iram Fayyaz
    Presented by:
    Areeba shahzadi
    (bsf2005546)
    Sheza yaqoob (bsf2005663)
    Maria shafqat (bsf2005464)
     Introduction
     Types of radiations
     Sources
     Effects

    Contents:  Preventive measures


     Radioactive pollution or radiation pollution is
    a type of physical type of environmental
    pollution.
     It is physical pollution of air, water and soil
    with radioactive materials eg. Radium,
    Thorium, Uranium etc.
    Introduction  Radiation pollution is caused by anything that
    releases radioactive matter.
     "Release of radioactive substances or high
    energy particles into the air, water or land
    as a result of human activity.
     The most dangerous than any other
    pollution on the planet
     It is denoted by tri-foil symbol used as
    warning
    1. Non-ionizing radiations:
     affect only those components which
    absorb them and have low penetrability.
     Radiation of relatively longer
    wavelength are relatively less dangerous
    Types of e.g. radio wave, microwave, ultraviolet
    radiation
    2. Ionizing Radiation:
     Radiation of shorter wavelength emitted
    by certain unstable isotopes during
    radioactive decay. They can cause other
    items to release their electrons.
     They can damage biomolecules such as
    protein, lipids, nucleic acid causing cancer
    and even death.
     e.g. Alpha & Beta particles or Gamma rays
    Natural sources:
     Cosmic rays: It originates in outer space
    & weakened as they pass through the
    atmosphere.

    Sources
    Environmental:
    Terrestrial radiation:
    Radioactive elements present in man’s
    environment (soil, rock & buildings) are
    Thorium, Uranium, Radium and isotopes of
    Potassium (k40).
    Atmospheric radiation:
    Radon and thoron are considered as
    major pollutants of the atmosphere.
    .
    Internal radiation:
     Radioactive matter stored in the body
    tissues such as Uranium , Thorium&
    related substances, Isotopes of
    Potassium ( k14) , Strontium (Sr90)and
    Carbon (C14)
    The various sources of manmade
    radiation pollutions may be,
    Man made ●x rays
    radiation ●Radioactive fallouall-out
    pollution ●Miscellaneous
    Man-made or artificial sources:
     X rays: Medical and dental X-ray.
     Radioactive fallout: Nuclear explosion
    release a tremendous amount of energy
    in the form of heat, light, ionizing
    radiation and many radioactive
    substances such as isotopes of Carbon
    (C14), Strontium ( Sr(90), Iodine (I 131)
    and Cesium ( Cs137)
     The half life of Sr90 and Cs137 are 28
    year and 30 years respectively and also
    liberated in large amount.
     Miscellaneous: some every day
    appliances such as TV set and luminous
    wrist watches are radioactive.
    On Human Body
     Radiation can damage the DNA in our
    cells.
    Effects  High doses of radiation can cause Acute
    Radiation Syndrome (ARS) or Cutaneous
    Radiation Injuries (CRI).
     High doses of radiation could also lead
    to cancer later in life.
    Effects of Radiation pollution
    on Humans

    Instantaneous
    effects Prolonged Delayed effects
    effects
    • Immediate • No symptoms
    effects • Longer effects • Adverse effect
    e.g. e.g. e.g.
    Hiroshima and Hiroshima and Cancer
    Nagasaki Nagasaki
     Animal cells that divide rapidly suffer the
    most serious damage during acute
    exposure.
     Cells in bone marrow and lymphatic
    tissue are the fast-dividing cells in the
    lining of the mammalian gastrointestinal
    On tract.
    Animals  Massive doses of radiation can cause
    diarrhea, vomiting, internal bleeding,
    anemia, exhaustion, permanent
    sterilization and death.
     Exposure to high levels can also cause
    permanent damage to cellular DNA that
    could potentially result in cancer.
    Chromosomal aberrations
    Visually observable changes in
    chromosomes structure
    DNA damage
    Radiations damage the sequences of
    On nucleotides in DNA
    Growth reduction
    Plants🌱
    Reduction in the rate of growth of plants
    Reproduction effects
     Sterility
     Reduction in reproduction rate
     Occurrence of abnormalities
     Reduced seed germination
    Cont.…..  Mortality
     Direct burn damage to exposed tissues
    Implement proper techniques for
    disposal of waste

    Store containers with radioactive


    material properly

    Consider environment friendly


    Preventive source of energy
    measures
    Label radioactive material properly

    Recycle radioactive waste


    THANK
    YOU

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