Healthscore 949·9 metrosupdated 3h ago

Study Reveals Flight Attendants and Pilots Face Highest Cancer Risks from Radiation

A new study indicates that flight attendants and pilots have the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers, surpassing even those who work with radioactive materials. The research highlights the dangers of cosmic radiation exposure at high altitudes, with flight attendants showing a 50% higher risk and pilots a 36% higher risk of cancer-related deaths.

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