Fukushima children are tested for cancer periodically

Children living in a contaminated area from the Fukushima nuclear power plant (Japan) will receive periodic cancer screening throughout their lives.

Fukushima nuclear power plant was damaged after the 11/3 tsunami disaster in Japan. Photo: Getty Images.

According to the Telegraph newspaper, the Fukushima city government plans to conduct a periodic and free ultrasound examination for all citizens under the age of 18 in areas exposed to radiation from nuclear power explosion disaster. Fukushima on March 11th.

The tests will be conducted every 2 years for people under 18 years of age until they are 20 years old, then these people will be checked every 5 years to help them develop early eggs of thyroid cancer.

An estimated 360,000 people will be enrolled in this periodic medical examination program. It is expected that the program will start from October this year. People who are found to have abnormal signs after an ultrasound will be tested for more urine and blood.

The Young People 's Medical Examination Program was announced after public opinion voiced concern that radioactive material from the explosion of the Fukushima nuclear power plant could affect the health of people living around the home. machine.

Previously, due to fears that radioactive material could be contaminated with beef, the Japanese government announced a plan to destroy all the meat from cows fed with dry, suspected radiation. Nearly 3,000 cattle suspected of being radioactive with cesium have been transferred throughout Japan and can be slaughtered and sold in supermarkets and restaurants.

Meanwhile, Tokyo electricity company, which manages the Fukushima nuclear power plant, may have to spend a large sum of money, estimated at Yên 2 billion to buy and destroy radioactive beef products from their factory.