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Families of Fukushima thyroid cancer patients launch support group via The Mainichi

Posted on 2016/03/15 by norma field

Families of children in Fukushima Prefecture who were diagnosed with thyroid cancer through health checkups conducted by the prefectural government in the wake of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant disaster launched a family association on March 12. The “311 … Continue reading →

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: three years on 120,000 evacuees remain uprooted　via The Guardian

Posted on 2014/09/10 by norma field

At a temporary housing complex in Fukushima prefecture one resident, Iiko Kanno, said she now spends her days reading, growing vegetables and counting the days until she is reunited with her grandchildren. As with many of her neighbours, Kanno’s family … Continue reading →

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