Ep 11: The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster & the Public Health Consequences

In this episode, we explore the minute by minute timeline of the Chernobyl disaster and its lasting impact on public health. From the 1986 explosion of Reactor 4 to the long-term consequences of radiation exposure on affected communities, we uncover the tragic toll of the accident. We close out the episode with a discussion on disaster preparedness and lessons learned. Citations: https://www.atomicarchive.com/science/power/chernobyl-timeline.html (Timeline) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4899336/#:~:text=To%20date%2C%20epidemiological%20studies%20of,%3B%20and%20(3)%20thyroid%20cancer  https://world-nuclear.org/information-library/safety-and-security/safety-of-plants/chernobyl-accident.aspx