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Pregnancy and In Flight Cosmic Radiation
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A Eskandari *   |
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Abstract: (13402 Views) |
| Radiation is all around us. It is naturally present in our environment
and has been since the birth of this planet. Consequently, life has
evolved in an environment which has significant levels of ionizing
radiation. It comes from outer space (cosmic), the ground
(terrestrial), and even from within our own bodies. It is present in the
air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and in the
construction materials used to build our homes.
Certain foods such as bananas and Brazil nuts naturally contain
higher levels of radiation than other foods. Brick and stone homes
have higher natural radiation levels than homes made of other
building materials such as wood.
Several hundred thousand cockpit and cabin crew worldwide are
occupationally exposed to cosmic radiation, and the number of
frequent flyers is steadily increasing. Our understanding of the
health effects of cosmic radiation has been advanced through
recent scientific studies focusing on aircrew. Although the risk
inferred to the fetus by cosmic radiation is very small but it is not
negligible. In this review we try to introduce the risks and current
recommendations for those who wish to scheduel their flights to
avoid endangering their offsprings. |
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| Keywords: Cosmic radiation, Pregnancy, Recommendation |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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