Chronic Renal Disorder after a Nuclear Crisis: A Brief Review

Abstract

A present global public health concern is the adverse effect from nuclear leakage crisis in Japan. Based on the previous data on a previous famous nuclear crisis, Chernobyl crisis, the chronic renal disorder in affected population is an interesting topic in nephrology. Here, the author briefly reviews and discusses on the chronic renal disorder and nuclear denotation. Disturbance to the renal cell, alteration of renal function, and disorder of nephrological system in offsprings of exposed subjects are the three main focused topics.

Chronic exposure of adult, postnatal and in utero rat models to low-dose 137Cesium: impact on circulating biomarkers

“…Epidemiological and medical studies about the thyroid status around Fukushima are currently under way, and so far they do not show any deleterious effects [16–18]. Studies also report higher than expected levels of non-cancer pathologies such as thyroid disorders in children [19], cardiovascular diseases in liquidators [20–22], renal disorders [23], brain damage [24–26], morphological bone defects in newborns [27], and sexual and physical developmental disorders related to hormone dysfunction in children [28]. Increased anxiety and stress have also been shown both around Chernobyl [29] and Fukushima [30], although without any dose–response relation to the contamination level of the respondents’ homes.…”

Odontology Concern on Some Specific Odontogenic Problems due to Nuclear Leakage Crisis

“…This recent nuclear crisis in Japan leads to concern on its effect on health. [1][2][3][4] Although there are many reports on its possible unwanted effects on many systems in human body, the specific report on odontology aspect is limited. Indeed, few evidences are given on dental issue 5 and fewer evidences are given on the specific odontology aspects.…”