title: [Medical and genetic consequences of radiation catastrophies].
abstract: The literature data concerning radiation catastrophes that occurred all over the world are analyzed. Causes, scales, clinical and genetic effects are discussed. Special consideration is given to the early and distant consequences of Chernobyl PAS catastrophe.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: D'omina
authors.forename: I R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Baryliak
mesh_terms: D047852:Chernobyl Nuclear Accident; D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics*; D018788:Radioactive Hazard Release; D011870:Radiologic Health; D014455:Ukraine