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Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation linked to higher cancer risk

Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Aug 16 2023 Prolonged exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation is associated with a higher risk of death from cancer than previously thought, suggests research tracking the deaths of workers in the nuclear industry, published in The BMJ today. The findings should inform current rules on workplace protection from low-dose radiation, say the...