Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident

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Size: 262 pages, 6 x 9

Publication Year:2004

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Committee to Assess the Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident, National Research Council
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Front Matter	i-xiv
Executive Summary	1-8	(skim)
1 Introduction	9-13	(skim)
2 Thyroid Physiology	14-29	(skim)
3 Potential Exposure to Radioactive Iodine	30-43	(skim)
4 Health Consequences of Radiation Exposure	44-67	(skim)
5 Protective Measures	68-85	(skim)
6 Existing Distribution Plans for Potassium Iodide	86-136	(skim)
7 Process for Evaluation of Options for Distribution of Potassium Iodide	137-154	(skim)
8 Conclusions and Recommendations	155-167	(skim)
References	168-182	(skim)
Appendix A: Public Law 107-188, Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002	183-186	(skim)
Appendix B: Fission Product Inventories	187-187	(skim)
Appendix C: Potassium Iodide Distribution in the States	188-206	(skim)
Appendix D: Illustration of Process for Evaluating KI Distribution Plans	207-218	(skim)
Appendix E: Information and Communication Messages Regarding Potassium Iodide or Radioactive Iodine	219-222	(skim)
Glossary	223-238	(skim)
Committee Biographies	239-248	(skim)

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This book assesses strategies for the distribution and administration of potassium iodide (KI) in the event of a nuclear incident. Potassium iodide can prevent thyroid cancer caused by exposure to radioactive iodine that could be released in such an event. The report says that potassium iodide pills should be available to everyone age 40 or younger -- especially children and pregnant and lactating women -- living near a nuclear power plant. State and municipalities should decide how to stockpile, distribute, and administer potassium iodide tablets, and federal agencies should keep a backup supply and be prepared to distribute it to affected areas.

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Public Resource on Potassium Iodide Distribution