False, the radiation from food and medical procedures have very little consequences. The radiation from a nuclear power plant can kill people which makes it a very large problem if not contained properly. <span />
The radioactive materials of a nuclear plant emit ionizing radiation that can damage tissues. The radiation dose of a person is approximately 2.5 millisieverts per year by radiation from natural sources. Workers in a nuclear industry are exposed to approximately 4.5 millisieverts. Ionizing radiation transfers energy to cell molecules in tissues. As a consequence, these cell functions can be damaged temporarily or permanently. The severity depends on the type of radiation, the dose and the rate of absorption.
