Pilots and Flight Attendants Have the Highest Radiation-Related Cancer Mortality, Study Finds

This Medical News article discusses findings that pilots and flight attendants have a higher risk of death from radiation-related cancers than other professions and examines what the results may mean for occupational protections for aircrew.

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JAMA
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2026-09-25
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.18997
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Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Have the Highest Radiation-Related Cancer Mortality, Study Finds

Samantha Anderer
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Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Have the Highest Radiation-Related Cancer Mortality, Study Finds

Samantha Anderer
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Abstract

This Medical News article discusses findings that pilots and flight attendants have a higher risk of death from radiation-related cancers than other professions and examines what the results may mean for occupational protections for aircrew.

JAMA
Good health and well-being
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Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Have the Highest Radiation-Related Cancer Mortality, Study Finds — Samantha Anderer · JAMA (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS