Radioactivity in food and environment
'FACTS'
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Radioactive substances are found everywhere in nature, including our bodies.
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Most of the radiation we are exposed to is from naturally occurring radioactive substances.
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In Norway, the Chernobyl accident in 1986 is the largest source of radioactive contamination. Radioactive caesium from the accident is still present in the Norwegian environment.
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The health risks associated with radioactivity in the environment and food are low for most people.
Radioactivity in food and drink
There are both artificial and natural radioactive substances in our food. Fortunately, the health risk associated with radioactivity in food is low for most of us.
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Radioactivity in food and drink