Biological feature of radioiodine-131 and use of potassium iodide in nuclear accident / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

ABSTRACT

Japan 3·11 Fukushima nuclear accident releases a huge amount of radioiodine-131 and attracts public concern with it. This article discusses the feature of radioiodine-131 and the use of potassium iodide in nuclear accident.The potassium iodide has a good role in protecting thyroid.It should pay attention on taking time and dosage based on instruction issued by public health authority.