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

Flight attendants and pilots pose the greatest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers, according to a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The research analyzed data from over 12 million death certificates and found that flight attendants had about 50% higher odds of dying from radiation-related cancers compared to the general working population, while pilots had about 36% higher odds.

For flight attendants, roughly 6.9% of deaths were from these cancers, and for pilots, it was 6.7%. The general working population had a 5% chance of dying from such cancers. Experts suggest that occupational radiation exposure is likely the primary cause, rather than lifestyle or socioeconomic factors.