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Nearly three decades have passed since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now a new report authored by USC researchers has estimated that millions of people may still be suffering from mental and physical health problems related to the 1986 accident. Researchers Jonathan Samet and Sonny Patel of the Keck School of Medicine of USC published their … Continue reading Years later, psychological effects of Chernobyl linger

via Green Cross — Despite 26 years passing since the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, millions of people are still living in dangerous environments, and thousands are suffering health, social and financial impacts, but many governments still consider atomic energy and related technologies as economically efficient and reliable. Findings from a Green Cross-backed study on the psychosocial impacts … Continue reading Green Cross releases study on long-term psychological consequences of Chernobyl nuclear disaster

USC Institute for Global Health Director and Green Cross consultant Jonathan M. Samet, M.D., M.S. discusses the human impact of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the challenges that will face affected people for decades to come.

via Green Cross — Despite 26 years passing since the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, millions of people are still living in dangerous environments, and thousands are suffering health, social and financial impacts, but many governments still consider atomic energy and related technologies as economically efficient and reliable. Up to 9.9 million people still live in areas with … Continue reading 26th anniversary of Chernobyl tragedy reminds world of threat posed by nuclear technology

MPH grad Sonny Patel interviewed by Swiss Television on Chernobyl disaster More »