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

All headlines are identical, directly reporting the study's findings on cancer risk for flight attendants and pilots.

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What happened A new study reveals that flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers, even more than people working with radioactive materials.
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CenterFlight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 18, 4:53 PM

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

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A new study reveals that flight attendants and pilots face the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers, even more than people working with radioactive materials.

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Aug 18, 4:43 PM

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

NEW YORK — Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.

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Aug 18, 4:43 PM: The Columbian (Vancouver WA) joined the source map.

Aug 18, 4:53 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

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