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What are the consequences of being exposed to nuclear waste

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it could cause skin burns and acute radiation syndrome (“radiation sickness"). It can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease*

*Cardiovascular disease affects the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries and an increased risk of blood clots.

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