Nearly 4 years ago, the Fukushima nuclear power plant had a meltdown. This is currently affecting the children living in the area, because there is a rise in obesity. Parents of Fukushima are discouraging their children from playing outside because they do not want their children to be exposed to large amounts of radiation. -EB
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jan/27/obesity-fukushima-children-survey
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jan/27/obesity-fukushima-children-survey
(*Guardian)