Radioactive substances which act as pollutants. They include chemicals whose radiation is released via radioactive waste, nuclear accidents, fallout from nuclear explosions, and the like.
Previous index(es): Environmental Pollution (1971-1974)
Semantic type(s): Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
MeSH record created: 01/01/1999
MeSH record revised: 09/07/2003