75 Years After A-Bomb Dropped in Japan, Survivors Still Suffer

The video discusses the aftermath of the atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, highlighting the long-term health effects and social discrimination faced by survivors. It features personal accounts, such as Michiko Kodama's, and examines the ongoing research into radiation's impact. Despite advancements in safety standards, survivors were initially treated as data rather than people. The video concludes with a reflection on the persistent threat of nuclear weapons.

What was the primary reason given by the US for using atomic bombs on Japan?

• To demonstrate military power

• To end the war quickly and save American lives

• To test the effects of nuclear weapons

• To gain control over Japan

What is the main health risk associated with radiation exposure from the atomic bombings?

• Heart disease

• Diabetes

• Cancer

• Respiratory infections

Which organization studies the effects of radiation on atomic bomb survivors?

• United Nations

• International Atomic Energy Agency

• Radiation Effects Research Foundation

• World Health Organization

What misconception did people have about atomic bomb survivors?

• They were unaffected by radiation

• They had superhuman abilities

• They could spread radiation to others

• They were immune to diseases

Why does Michiko Kodama continue to share her story?

• To gain fame and recognition

• To ensure future generations remember the effects of nuclear weapons

• To promote nuclear energy

• To seek financial compensation