Flying comes with risks you might not even realize.
While the Harvard study didn't explicitly name the cause for the higher risk level associated with working as a flight attendant, ACS says two key factors are likely to blame: cosmic ionizing radiation, and compromised air quality within the cabin.The organization explains that cosmic ionizing radiation"is a form of radiation that comes from space and is more intense as you get higher in the air.
The study adds that there are few protections safeguarding flight attendants against such risk factors."Flight attendants' exposure to ionizing radiation is still not monitored or regulated in any way, despite the fact that cabin crew are exposed to the largest average annual effective dose relative to all other U.S. radiation workers," the study states.ACS experts say there may be several other factors which contribute to heightened cancer risk within this demographic.
If you're concerned about how frequent flying may be affecting your health, talk with your doctor about ways to minimize your risk.
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