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

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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.

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