Health-Impaired World Leaders Raise Nuclear War Fears, Study Suggests
JAPAN, JUL 13 – A Kyodo News survey found nearly 70% of survivors see rising nuclear threats linked to global tensions, with over 60% doubting recent peace efforts will reduce risks.
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Health-impaired world leaders raise nuclear war fears, study suggests
Many former leaders of the world's nine nuclear-armed nations were impaired by health conditions while in office, raising concerns over their decision-making abilities while they had access to nuclear weapon launch codes, a study from the University of Otago, New Zealand, has found.
Nearly 70% of A-bomb survivors concerned about nuclear arms use: poll
Nearly 70 percent of atomic bomb survivors believe nuclear weapons could be used again, with many citing Russia's invasion of Ukraine and North Korea's weapons development, according to a Kyodo News survey conducted ahead of the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan.
Scientists reached this conclusion after collecting and analyzing health information from 51 deceased leaders of nuclear weapons states. The research shows that a significant number of these leaders—around 45 percent—experienced physical and/or mental health problems during their time in office. It raises the question of how well these leaders— […] Want more science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
Atomic bomb survivors in Japan fear nuclear weapons could be used again: poll
Newly released survey shows close to 70 percent of survivors fear a resurgence in nuclear risks as Japan readies for the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 14 July 25 https://trt.global/world/article/0c8b4e3aec45 Nearly 70 percent of atomic bomb survivors in Japan believe nuclear weapons could be used again, citing growing global tensions, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and North Korea’s weapons development, a survey by Kyodo News Ag…
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