Foodborne disease is a pervasive problem caused by consumption of contaminated food and drink. More than 200 pathogens are associated with foodborne disease. An estimated 76 million cases occur annually (one in every four Americans), resulting in 300,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths. Fewer cases are documented because of underreporting.
Chernobyl in 1999: Human error was a major factor Reactor Four at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant began to fail in the early hours of 26 April, 1986. Seven seconds after the operators activated the 20-second shut down system, there was a power surge.
Chernobyl. After the accident on April 26, 1986, some 116,000 persons were evacuated, most from a zone of 30-km radius. That included about 45,000 persons from the town of Pripyat. An estimated 24,000 of these persons received radiation doses in excess of 45 rem.fter the accident on April 26, 1986, some 116,000 persons were evacuated, most from a zone of 30-km radius. That included about 45,000 persons from the town of Pripyat. An estimated 24,000 of these persons received radiation doses in excess of 45 rem.