Krissenko N
Belarus Ministry of Health, Minsk, Belarus.
Stem Cells. 1997;15 Suppl 2:207-10. doi: 10.1002/stem.5530150729.
This overview describes the medical and biological consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident that had been assessed by Belarus scientists as of 1993. In particular, childhood thyroid cancer has increased in both frequency and severity. Other malignant tumors may have also increased, as may have childhood diseases that result from impaired immune function. It is unknown whether these increases in human disease (other than thyroid cancer) are due to improved methods of reporting or to exposure to ionizing radiation. In addition to the medical consequences of radiation damage, there are also significant psychological problems endured by the population living in contaminated areas. The Republic of Belarus has participated in several international programs for the study and management of widespread radiation exposure, and will continue to do so. Programs to address issues of radiation protection and population safety are being implemented wherever possible.
本综述描述了截至1993年白俄罗斯科学家所评估的切尔诺贝利核电站事故的医学和生物学后果。特别是儿童甲状腺癌在发病率和严重程度上均有所增加。其他恶性肿瘤可能也有所增加，因免疫功能受损导致的儿童疾病可能同样如此。尚不清楚人类疾病（甲状腺癌除外）的这些增加是由于报告方法的改进还是由于接触电离辐射所致。除了辐射损伤的医学后果外，生活在受污染地区的居民还承受着重大的心理问题。白俄罗斯共和国参与了多个研究和管理广泛辐射暴露的国际项目，并将继续参与。凡是有可能的地方，都在实施解决辐射防护和民众安全问题的项目。
