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Oct. 9, 2023: The town lost to uranium; Expanding compensation for atomic workers

Colorado Matters

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Long-Term Health Risks of Uranium Miners

This chapter discusses the high lung cancer risk and respiratory diseases faced by uranium miners, as well as the concerns about health effects in uranium towns, including water contamination and risks to pregnancy outcomes. It calls for more research to understand the risks fully.

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