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Study shows link between childhood leukemia and x-rays
A study conducted by Dr. Anne Meadows of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and published in the International Journal of Epidemiology shows a link between childhood leukemia and x-rays. According to the study, children who receive three or more x-rays are at a higher risk that they may develop a form of leukemia. Though the researchers detected the link, they did not feel it was necessary to seek an end to childhood x-rays. They do advise, however, that childhood x-rays be given only when absolutely necessary. The study was co-authored by Dr. Patricia Buffler who is a professor of epidemiology at the University of California at Berkeley.
Dr. Patricia Buffler said, “Eliminating or reducing any unnecessary exposure [to radiation] is important.” She also said that the study’s findings posed a ‘very serious alert.’
It is believed that x-rays cause cells to mutate, thereby leading to cancer.
You may read more about this story from Medline Plus here.
A study conducted by Dr. Anne Meadows of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and published in the International Journal of Epidemiology shows a link between childhood leukemia and x-rays. According to the study, children who receive three or more x-rays are at a higher risk that they may develop a form of leukemia. Though the researchers detected the link, they did not feel it was necessary to seek an end to childhood x-rays. They do advise, however, that childhood x-rays be given only when absolutely necessary. The study was co-authored by Dr. Patricia Buffler who is a professor of epidemiology at the University of California at Berkeley.
Dr. Patricia Buffler said, “Eliminating or reducing any unnecessary exposure [to radiation] is important.” She also said that the study’s findings posed a ‘very serious alert.’
It is believed that x-rays cause cells to mutate, thereby leading to cancer.
You may read more about this story from Medline Plus here.
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