Massey E E
Can Med Assoc J. 1967 Jan 28;96(4):204-6.
The relative radiation hazards from early and delayed fallout following a nuclear attack have been reviewed. It is indicated that the hazard to life from whole-body gamma irradiation from early fallout far outweighs the hazard from radioactive contamination of food. Nevertheless, because of the possible effects of iodine-131, the consumption by infants of fresh milk from animals which have ingested contaminated fodder should be avoided if possible during the first few weeks after attack. During the same period, water from covered supplies should be used in preference to that from open reservoirs. It is more important, however, to alleviate hunger and thirst in both man and animal than to prevent the temporary ingestion of food which may be contaminated by fallout.
对核攻击后早期和延迟沉降物的相对辐射危害进行了审查。结果表明，早期沉降物产生的全身伽马辐射对生命的危害远远超过食物放射性污染带来的危害。然而，由于碘 - 131可能产生的影响，在核攻击后的头几周内，应尽可能避免婴儿食用摄入了受污染饲料的动物的新鲜牛奶。在同一时期，应优先使用有遮盖供应源的水，而不是露天水库的水。不过，缓解人和动物的饥饿与干渴比防止暂时摄入可能被沉降物污染的食物更为重要。
