Pregnant women Quote by Herman Kahn
““The common contaminated foods which would be the major source of Sr-90 might be classified into five grades- A, B, C, D, and E... The A food would be restricted to children and to pregnant women. The B food would be a high-priced food available to everybody. The C food would be a low priced food also available to everybody. Finally, the D food would be restricted to people over age forty or fifty... Most of these people would die of other causes before they got cancer.””
About This Quote
He outlines a tiered food safety system for Sr-90 exposure, limiting high‑risk foods to vulnerable groups while others consume cheaper options.
In simple terms: Food safety tiers protect the most vulnerable from radiation.
Key Takeaway
Implement graduated safety standards based on risk.
Themes
public health
radiation safety
risk management
policy
ethics
Mood
cautious
analytical
concerned
Type
policy analysis
risk assessment
When to use this quote
- food distribution
- government guidelines
- health advisories
- consumer choices
Key Concepts
dose‑response
protective regulation
equity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is tiered restriction fair to all?
- How to balance safety with accessibility?
A Different Perspective
Such classifications may be impractical or cause panic if not communicated clearly.
