Here's an abstract from an article about the anti-vaccine movement and the Internet. The AVM poses a danger to children and society at large, by exaggerating the dangers of vaccines, thereby convincing some that kids should not be vaccinated. This has lead to the resurrgence of some childhood diseases.
Of course the same concepts apply to those folks who suggest radiation is beneficial, thereby increasing the risks to the general public. It also applies to those folks who exaggerate the risks of radiation, which may lead to stress, anxiety, etc. and cause people to take actions they wouldn't otherwise take.
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