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Comparing the risks of diabetes, psychological distress, and radiation-induced cancer exposure after the Fukushima disaster using the loss of happy life expectancy

2023-05-01 public and global health Title + abstract only
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After disasters, direct deaths and secondary health effects, such as diabetes and psychological distress, can occur. It is critical to compare the magnitudes of these risks to promote effective public health measures. In this study, we used the loss of happy life expectancy (LHpLE) to compare the risks associated with diabetes, psychological distress, and radiation-induced cancer after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Two questionnaire surveys were conducted on people affected by the disaster to inv...

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