The Radiation Safety Authority wants many more Swedes to have iodine tablets at home already before a nuclear accident, with a proposal that more people should be able to get access in advance. Currently, only households near the Ringhals nuclear plant receive iodine tablets sent out, covering areas from Kungsbacka down to Träslövsläge. The new plan would extend this to households in planning zones up to ten miles from Ringhals, Forsmark, and Oskarshamn, allowing them to order free tablets via pharmacies.
This expansion would include cities such as Gothenburg, Borås, Halmstad, and Båstad. A survey reveals that younger people under 40 often lack tablets, despite them being the ones who benefit most from them. The proposal is now on the government's table for a decision.
Our proposal is that more should be able to get access in advance.
It remains unclear what specific criteria or timeline the government will use to decide on the proposal, and how many households or people would be affected by the expanded distribution. Additionally, there are no details on cost estimates or budget implications, or whether any opposing views exist from other authorities or experts.