Denmark's iodine pills are now increasing as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. As of press time, the government is concerned about possible nuclear accidents when the Ukraine-Russia issue worsens.
Peace activists wearing masks of Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and newly elected US President Joe Biden pose with mock nuclear missiles in front of Berlin's landmark the Brandenburg Gate on January 29, 2021 in an action to call for more progress in nuclear disarmament. - The Russian parliament on January 27, 2021.
Because of this, DHMA (Danish Health and Medicines Authority) suggested that the Denmark officials increase the iodine medicines by up to 2 million pills.
The health department said that iodine tablets are essential to protect children, health workers, emergency personnel, and other individuals during a nuclear threat.
Denmark Iodine Pills Increase!
According to IFL Science's latest report, iodine pills are quite helpful during nuclear accidents. During these disastrous events, radioactive iodine can contaminate the air.
A sign warns of radiation contamination near former apartment buildings on April 9, 2016 in Pripyat, Ukraine. Pripyat, built in the 1970s as a model Soviet city to house the workers and families of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, now stands abandoned inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, a restricted zone contaminated by radiation from the 1986 meltdown.
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Once people inhale these particles, their bodies experience serious side effects. But, if they consume iodine medicine before or after the nuclear accident, the radioactive particles can be prevented.
This will happen since the iodine pills will fill the thyroid. Because of this, the thyroid gland can no longer absorb harmful iodine generated during the nuclear threat.
"The National Board of Health has reassessed the framework for Denmark's iodine preparedness, which must be able to be used in the event of a nuclear accident in our immediate area," said the Danish Health and Medicines Authority.
Iodine Pill Benefits
Iodine pills can prevent cancers and other side effects of radioactive particles. Aside from this, Web MD reported that these tablets can also help during pregnancy.
Health experts said that the brain development of babies will be improved once mothers intake iodine pills. On the other hand, breastmilk of the pregnant women will also have more minerals that can improve the health of their babies.
Not only that, children who intake iodine pills will also have their cognitive function enhanced. You can view this link to see more details about iodine pills' benefits.
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