Yes, children are more likely to develop adverse health effects from radiation exposure.
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年轻人有更多快速分裂的细胞和不断生长的组织，由于他们拥有更长的预期寿命，因此癌症发展的时间也更长。
Younger people have more cells that are dividing rapidly and tissues that are growing, and as they have a longer lifespan ahead of them there is more time for cancers to develop.
It is especially important for children to follow instructions for protective measures and to seek medical attention after a radiation emergency as soon as emergency officials say it is safe to do so.
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预计辐射暴露会有哪些长期影响？
What long-term effects can be expected from radiation exposure?
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从长远来看，过多剂量的辐射暴露会增加某些类型癌症的发生风险。
Excessive exposure to doses of radiation can increase the risk of certain types of cancer developing in the long term.
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在核事故紧急情况下会释放放射性碘，如果吸入或吞下，就会在甲状腺聚集，进而增加患甲状腺癌的风险。
Radioactive iodine can be released during nuclear emergencies, which if breathed in or swallowed will concentrate in the thyroid gland and increase the risk of thyroid cancer.
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暴露在这种环境中的人员可以通过服用碘化钾片来降低患甲状腺癌的几率，但这必须在当地政府的建议下进行。
Those exposed to this can reduce their chance of developing thyroid cancer by taking potassium iodide pills, but only after being advised to do so by their local authorities.
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什么是碘化钾（KI）？
What ispotassium iodide (KI)?
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碘化钾是一种盐，类似于食盐。
Potassium iodide is a salt, similar to table salt.
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如果及时服用适当剂量的碘化钾，可以阻止放射性碘被甲状腺吸收。
Potassium iodide, if taken in time and at the appropriate dosage, blocks radioactive iodine from being absorbed by the thyroid gland.