New research reveals flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of radiation-linked cancers—far exceeding expectations and challenging assumptions about who’s truly vulnerable. While past studies hinted at the link, this latest analysis confirms it’s tied directly to high-altitude exposure, not lifestyle factors. The FAA currently lacks radiation limits or monitoring for aircrews, and unions are demanding urgent action. Experts recommend annual skin checks and earlier mammograms for high-altitude workers, urging doctors to stay vigilant for early signs of cancer.

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