Repeated full-body CT scans expose the body to radiation levels similar to survivors of the atomic bomb blast in Hiroshima, a study released Tuesday said.

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Our research provides definitive evidence that radiation risk is associated with full-body CT scans

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The radiation dose from a full-body CT scan is comparable to the doses received by some of the atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where there is clear evidence of increased cancer risk

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It's pretty clear that they will be getting very high doses of radiation. There's certainly the potential for lethal doses of radiation. They know it, and I think you have to call these people heroes

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