The risk of radiation poisoning is determined by the type, amount, duration, and location of radiation exposure. In addition, age and medical conditions may play a role in the susceptibility to illness. High-energy, ionizing radiation from atomic weapons, nuclear power plants, and some cancer treatments can cause serious illness. Microwaves, cell phones, radios, and medical imaging procedures (such as x-rays and computed tomography scans) either do not emit the right type or a high enough dose of radiation.
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