Radiation Health Research Act directs NIH to study nuclear radiation's health effects on women.
The Radiation Health Research Act amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to create and execute a program investigating the health impacts of nuclear radiation on women. The program will focus on pregnant women, adolescent girls, and pre-adolescent girls, with longitudinal monitoring over at least 10 years. The NIH Director must consult with relevant federal agencies and stakeholders, ensuring the program adheres to scientific evidence and maintains participant confidentiality.
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