Table 1 Specific radiation symptoms versus initial exposure
Symptoms with onset within 21 days | Black rain survivorsa | Control survivorsb |
|---|---|---|
Fever | 32 (13.56%) | 212 (1.32%) |
Vomiting | 18 (7.62%) | 88 (0.55%) |
Diarrhea (non-bloody) | 39 (16.53%) | 122 (0.76%) |
Diarrhea (bloody) | 13 (5.51%) | 37 (0.23%) |
Oropharyngeal lesions | ||
Sore throat | 13 (5.51%) | 212 (0.13%) |
Sore mouth | 10 (4.24%) | 14 (0.09%) |
Sore gums | 5 (2.12%) | 7 (0.04%) |
Purpura | ||
Gingival bleeding | 11 (4.66%) | 25 (0.16%) |
Purpura | 7 (2.97%) | 14 (0.09%) |
Other bleeding | 1 (0.43%) | 1 (001%) |
Non-purpuric bleeding | 11 (4.66%) | 231 (1.44%) |
Epilation | ||
Slight (less than 1/4) | 142 (60.17%)c | 646 (4.03%) |
Moderate (1/4 to 3/4) | 13 (5.51%) | 47 (0.29%) |
Sever (more than 3/4) | 2 (0.85%) | 20 (0.12%) |
Present, but not specified | 5 (2.11%) | 12 (0.07%) |