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Title: Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says
Post by: susan on August 18, 2026, 07:00:13 PM

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

Commercial pilots and flight attendants face higher odds of dying from radiation-linked cancers than hundreds of other professions, a landmark study suggests. Researchers point to high-altitude cosmic rays, raising calls for better awareness and tailored health screenings.

Source: Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says (https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/flight-crews-cancer-risk-9.7311245?cmp=rss)