The Mainichi said statistics from Fukushima Prefecture as of Nov. 30 show 1,605 Fukushima residents died in the prolonged evacuation of the area, compared with 1,603 in the prefecture who died in the earthquake and tsunami. Additionally, 878 indirect deaths were reported in Miyagi Prefecture and 428 in Iwate Prefecture, municipalities adjacent to Fukushima. This was a total of 2911 deaths from Fukushima evacuations.
The evacuation deaths included those unable to obtain medical care in the confusion, as well as those who committed suicide or developed fatal illnesses.
Almost 16,000 people died across Japan in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Certain technical precision matters in regards to nuclear energy and the causes of cancer.
Cancer naturally kills about 40% of the population. So getting clear signals on what is or is not a cancer problem in the third decimal place or less is a problem.
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The evacuation deaths included those unable to obtain medical care in the confusion, as well as those who committed suicide or developed fatal illnesses.
Almost 16,000 people died across Japan in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Certain technical precision matters in regards to nuclear energy and the causes of cancer.
Cancer naturally kills about 40% of the population. So getting clear signals on what is or is not a cancer problem in the third decimal place or less is a problem.
Read more »
