Children from the two towns closest to the Fukushima-1 Nuclear Power Plant were among the first to undergo ultrasonic thyroid examinations at the Fukushima Medical University.

距离福岛一号核电站最近的两个城镇的儿童首先接受了在福岛医科大学进行的紫外线甲状腺检测。

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New figures on background radiation levels recorded 60km northwest of the Daiichi power plant have also been released this week by Japanese physicist Tsuneo Konayashi from Fukushima Medical University.

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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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