print email comment close Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Dirty Bombs URL: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/dirtybombs.asp Description: Discusses what to do following an explosion of a dirty bomb (also known as a radiological dispersion device), immediate steps to take, whether to take potassium iodide (KI), risks of cancer, radiation exposure, safety of food and water supply, and related topics. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Dirty bombs Radiation victims -- Medical care Radioactivity -- Safety measures LII Database Information: Record 5285 created by Jennifer English on 05/11/2004 Last modification on 03/25/2007 Published: 05/11/2004   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/5285