How many radiographers get cancer

The risk of all-cause mortality was lower in the radiologists, as was the risk of death from circulatory diseases, but the risk of cancer-related mortality was similar between the radiologists and the psychiatrists. However, the researchers said the relatively small number of female deaths in this study prevented detailed investigation. Skip to main content. Radiologists no longer have higher risk of cancer-related death.

By HT Staff. Cath lab workers also had elevated rates of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, the study found, but relatively low rates of cardiovascular illness. But Dr Andreassi said previous studies have linked chronic radiation exposure with long-term cardiovascular effects.

He said occupational doses of radiation in cardiovascular procedures guided by fluoroscopy are the highest doses registered among medical staff using X-rays. He said intensive training in radiation protection can reduce occupational doses dramatically, so 'every effort' should be made to raise radiation awareness in the professional communities of interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists.

Dr Andreassi added: 'Unfortunately, cardiologists pay little heed to monthly or cumulative reports of radiation exposure. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Argos AO. Privacy Policy Feedback. The hidden risk of radiation exposure: Doctors and nurses who handle X-rays 'are THREE times more likely to develop cancer' Health workers may be at higher risk of cataracts, skin lesions and cancer Italian study surveyed workers with 10 years of exposure to X-rays Also showed elevated rates of high blood pressure and high cholesterol By James Draper For Mailonline Published: GMT, 12 April Updated: GMT, 12 April e-mail shares.

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