In such hotspots the WHO panel estimated that the fallout has increased the risks of most cancers in children by only a few percent — though for thyroid cancer in young girls the increased risk was put at 70 %. (scientificamerican.com)
The consistent occurrence of such hotspots in all three scenarios, despite significant land - use variations, «underscores the need to address transportation issues holistically when considering health outcomes,» the researchers state. (sciencedaily.com)