Breast cancer risk in flight attendants: an update.
Although further research is required, epidemiological evidence indicates that breast cancer risk is increased by 40% among flight attendants. Female flight attendants and women who fly frequently should be informed of this potential increase in risk and be encouraged to participate in appropriate breast cancer screening programs.
Salhab
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St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
Mokbel
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K
D000401:Aircraft; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D003359:Cosmic Radiation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health; D014931:Women, Working