Det har förekommit några rapporter som har noterat en högre än genomsnittlig förekomst av vissa cancerformer i flygplan. Rapporterna är något otillräckliga
Overall, the reports suggest that pilots are at increased risk of malignant melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, and possibly acute myeloid leukemia, and that cabin crew are at increased risk for breast cancer and malignant melanoma. However, the question remains as to whether the observed excesses are due to occupational exposures or non-occupational factors, such as reproductive history and lifestyle
Källa: British Medical Journal
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