Safety · Thursday, 20 August 2026
Study: Pilots, Flight Attendants At Highest Risk of Death from Radiation-Linked Cancers
A JAMA Internal Medicine study indicates that commercial air crew face the highest risk of death from radiation-linked cancers among 500 professions.
TL;DR
Researchers analyzed 12 million death certificates and found flight attendants and pilots have significantly higher odds of dying from radiation-related cancers compared to the general population. The findings highlight potential long-term health risks associated with cosmic radiation exposure in aviation, raising questions about the need for better crew education and monitoring.
AirlineGeeks19 Aug, 15:54 BST
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