injuries and poisoning
Radiological Weapons
Introduction
 Radiation Injury is discussed in detail elsewhere. Mass casualties due to radiation can result from the detonation of a nuclear device. A nuclear detonation not only creates a large burst of direct radiation but will also cause numerous (See also Overview of Incidents Involving Mass-Casualty Weapons .) The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy of the Department of Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government. 