The study, which covered over 500 occupations and analyzed death records from 2020-2024, highlights the often-overlooked risks faced by those in the aviation industry. The primary cause of this increased risk is the exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitudes, which cabin crew and pilots are regularly subjected to.
Key Insights
The key findings include the higher incidence of radiation-related cancers among cabin crew and pilots compared to nuclear technologists, with about 6.9% of deaths among cabin crew and 6.7% among pilots attributed to radiation-related cancers. These figures underscore the need for greater awareness and potentially revised safety protocols for those in the aviation industry.
