Fukushima nuke workers at risk of depression, overwork death

Fukushima nuke workers at risk of depression, overwork death

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on April 16, 2011, shows instant noodles and retort-packed food stored at the Fukushima Daini nuclear plant, as meals for workers engaged in stabilizing the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant. Takeshi Tanigawa, a doctor who oversaw the workers, warned many of them face risk of depression or death from overwork, as well as a poor diet. (PHOTO COURTESY of TAKESHI TANIGAWA) (Kyodo)

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