Greater Risk of Certain Cancer Deaths Linked to 2 of ‘Best Jobs’ in America
Summary
A recent study found that pilots and flight attendants have higher rates of deaths from cancers linked to radiation compared to other jobs in the U.S. This may be related to their exposure to cosmic radiation during flights, but the study does not prove that radiation directly caused these deaths.Key Facts
- The study analyzed nearly 13 million U.S. death records from 2020 to 2024.
- It covered 503 occupations, including about 14,000 pilots and 7,000 flight attendants.
- Pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of deaths from cancers related to radiation, such as breast, prostate, brain, melanoma, and leukemia (pilots).
- Flight crews receive more ionizing radiation from cosmic rays at flight altitudes than any other occupation.
- Flight attendants had a 50% higher odds of radiation-related cancer deaths than other workers; pilots had a 36% higher odds.
- Ground-based aviation workers did not show the same increased cancer death rates.
- The study cautions that the data shows correlation, not proof that radiation caused the cancers.
- Other factors like flight hours, routes, solar activity, lifestyle, and health screenings could affect the results.
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