Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
Summary
A new study found that flight attendants and pilots have a higher risk of dying from cancers linked to radiation than workers who handle radioactive materials. This is because cosmic radiation from space is stronger at high altitudes, where airplanes fly.Key Facts
- Flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of death from radiation-related cancers.
- Cosmic radiation comes from space and is mostly blocked by the Earth’s atmosphere at ground level.
- People who spend a lot of time flying at high altitudes get more exposure to cosmic radiation.
- Previous studies on this topic were small and showed limited evidence.
- The new study offers stronger evidence on the connection between flying and cancer risk.
- Two Australian radiation experts praised the study’s contribution.
- Workers who handle radioactive materials face less risk than pilots and flight attendants.
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