Still, reports on population exposure are as much guesswork as science.

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Dr. Yamashita, of Fukushima Medical University, said that, though radiation exposure for the general population has likely been low, evacuations and fear of radiation could lead to problems such as increased consumption of alcohol and stress-related illnesses.

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Brenner replied that there are several studies of the exposure following Fukushima that show the local population received low doses that amount to less risk, for the individual, than other hazards common in life.

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His congressional district is part of the Milwaukee media market, giving him broad exposure to much of the state's population.

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Is there ample evidence that a percentage of the population can suffer extremely serious health issues from gluten exposure?

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But at least the exposure of the past may help to bring a better future for Guatemala's 40%-plus Mayan population.

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"These increases could be caused by increasing exposure to environmental risk factors such as peanuts and other foods or latex, to an increased susceptibility in the population to these allergens or a combination of these factors, " they wrote.

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