Radiation's Hidden Toll on Flight Crews The latest research from Harvard Medical School reveals that flight crews are more likely to die from radiation related cancer than nuclear scientists.
This disturbing truth is not solely due to their exposure to cosmic rays at high altitudes, but rather a combination of factors.
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine analyzed data from over 13 million deceased individuals across 503 occupations and found that pilots and flight attendants face a significantly higher risk of death from radiation induced cancers compared to any other profession.