"The first stage had been all over before the doctors even knew they were dealing with a new sickness; it was the direct reaction to the bombardment of the body, at the moment when the bomb went off, by neutrons, beta particles, and gamma rays"
- John Hersey
About this Quote
This quote is referring to the results of radiation on the human body. The first stage of radiation illness is the direct reaction to the bombardment of the body by neutrons, beta particles, and gamma rays. This reaction happens at the moment when the bomb goes off, and it is so quick that the medical professionals may not even be aware that they are dealing with a brand-new sickness. The impacts of radiation illness can be serious and can include queasiness, vomiting, tiredness, and hair loss. In severe cases, radiation sickness can result in organ failure and death. It is essential to be aware of the dangers of radiation and to take precautions to protect oneself from its impacts.
This quote is written / told by John Hersey between June 17, 1914 and March 24, 1993. He/she was a famous Writer from USA.
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