Belarus

The Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its aftermath affected myriad aspects of life for Belarusian citizens. The radioactive fallout disrupted agricultural production, leading to the closure of farms and enterprises in heavily contaminated areas, causing significant job loss and increased poverty levels in affected regions. Concerns around public health indicators in affected areas such as cancer incidence has increased the sense of insecurity among the population. This is compounded by a general lack of knowledge on how to life safely in conditions of low-dose radiation exposure, including how to navigate potential contamination of food which is particularly important in remote rural areas.