Cesium-137 is a radioactive isotope produced by nuclear reactions.
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General description of the origin of the isotope Cesium-137.
Cesium-137 is used in various industrial, medical, and research applications.
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Common applications of the radioactive isotope Cesium-137.
Long-term exposure to even low doses of Cesium-137 is associated with an elevated risk of cancer, according to health authorities such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Health risk association between prolonged Cesium-137 exposure and cancer risk.