Atomic Radiation and Health Hazards

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The book delves into the pressing global issues of terrorism, poverty, illiteracy, and climate change, emphasizing the escalating military expenditures of powerful nations and the modernization of nuclear arsenals. It discusses the historical context of nuclear disarmament during the Cold War and highlights the ongoing arms race fueled by competition for natural resources. The narrative advocates for dialogue and peace through the United Nations' Nuclear Proliferation Treaty to mitigate the risks of nuclear radiation and its associated health hazards, detailing the nature of radioactive emissions.