Nuclear Hazards

• Somatic effect: Affects somatic cells. It appears within individual and disappears
with the death of the individual.
Immediate effects : Anaemia, Reduced immune response, Haemorrhage , skin burn,
mouth ulcers , CNS Damage

Delayed effects : Eye cataract, Leukemia, Cardiovascular disease, Premature

ageing ,Reduced life span , reduction of fertility

• Genetic Effects: The radiation affects the genes of the gamete cells. The changes are
not apparent in the individual. The effects are exhibited by offspring and in the
subsequent generations. They affect the DNA, RNA replication and chromosome. It
causes:
• Mutation
• Chromosomal aberration
• Chromosomal fragmentation
• Inhibition of RNA,DNA synthesis