Flight attendants, pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

A new study looking at millions of death records found that flight attendants and pilots have higher rates of dying from cancers linked to radiation exposure than other workers.

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  1. Aug 17Pilots, flight attendants have greater risk of radiation-related cancer death than other professions
  2. Aug 18Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

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PBS NewsHourLean Left· 41d ago

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 41d ago

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 42d ago

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 42d ago

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

TimeLean Left· 43d ago

Pilots and Flight Attendants Face a Real Cancer Risk. Frequent Flyers Shouldn’t Panic

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WFMZ AllentownCenter· 41d ago

Health Beat: Study says pilots, flight attendants at higher risk of radiation-related cancers

ZME ScienceCenter· 42d ago

Pilots and Flight Attendants Have the Highest Share of Radiation-linked Cancer Deaths of Any US job

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The ColumbianCenter· 42d ago

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 42d ago

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 42d ago

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

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Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

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Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

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Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

MedicalXpressCenter· 43d ago

Pilots, flight attendants have greater risk of radiation-related cancer death than other professions

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New York PostLean Right· 41d ago

Flight attendants, pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

TribliveLean Right· 42d ago· ran in 10 outlets

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

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GizmodoLeft· 43d ago

Pilots and Flight Attendants Are Bombarded by Cosmic Radiation—And Getting Deadly Cancers From It

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