Prenatal Radiation Exposure 1
Prenatal Radiation Exposure 1 :
Radiation and Radiological Disasters. Radiation exposure to an embryo or fetus while it is still in its mother’s womb. At certain stages of the pregnancy, the fetus is particularly sensitive to radiation and the health consequences could be severe above 5 rads, especially to brain function. For more information, see CDC’s fact sheet, “Possible Health Effects of Radiation Exposure on Unborn Babies,” athttp://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/prenatal.asp
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