The Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) is cautioning the populace against living under high tensions or telecommunication masts.
According to the head of the Non-ionising Application Department at NRA, Dr Henry Lawluvi, it is not advisable for people to reside under these high-tension cables.
He explained that it is because the exposure to radiation from these masts over a long period of time can adversely affect an individual’s future generations.
Speaking to JoyNews, Dr LAwluvi clarified, “These non-ionised radiations, the effects that they produce, they are not deterministic. It's not something that when you receive the radiation, instantly you see the effect which may not affect you yourself but could affect your generation.”
Additionally, he indicated that the radiation could eventually cause a heating effect that could even damage the cells of the affected person.
Consequently, Dr Lawluvi emphasised that unauthorised persons rendering scans or medical imaging services could expose patients to negative health impacts.
To this, he advised Ghanaians to demand certificates of authorisation whenever they go for X-rays or scans at the hospitals or any facility they visit.
He urged the populace to look out for the NRA certificate of any X-ray facility they visit to ensure they are safe when using their services.
Dr Lawluvi stressed that the certificate must be displayed somewhere visible.
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