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Radiation exposure of aircrews.

Occupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2002 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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Commercial aircraft crewmembers are exposed to higher doses of ionizing radiation than the general population in most parts of the world, primarily from galactic cosmic radiation. Additional ionizing exposure can occur during infrequent solar events and from …

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PublicationOccupational medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.) · 2002
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Information is provided about the radiation to which aircrews are exposed and possible health consequences. Recommended radiation exposure limits are given. Crewmembers on commercial aircraft are exposed to higher doses of ionizing radiation than normally received by members of the general population in most parts of the world. The principal ionizing radiation is galactic cosmic radiation. On infrequent occasions, radiation from the sun leads to an increase in the ionizing radiation at aircraft flight altitudes. Radioactive cargo is another possible source of exposure to ionizing radiation. Crewmembers are exposed to nonionizing radiation in the form of electric and magnetic fields generated by the aircraft s electronic and electrical systems. Other potential sources of nonionizing radiation exposure are microwave radiation from the aircraft's weather radar, laser radiation, and ultraviolet radiation.

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
PopulationCommercial aircraft crewmembers (aircrews)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Commercial aircraft crewmembers are exposed to higher doses of ionizing radiation than the general population in most parts of the world, primarily from galactic cosmic radiation. Additional ionizing exposure can occur during infrequent solar events and from radioactive cargo. Crewmembers are also exposed to nonionizing radiation from aircraft electrical/electronic systems and potentially from weather radar (microwave), lasers, and ultraviolet radiation.

Outcomes measured

  • Radiation exposure levels (ionizing and nonionizing)
  • Possible health consequences (not specified)
  • Recommended radiation exposure limits

Limitations

  • No quantitative exposure metrics (e.g., dose levels) provided in the abstract
  • Health outcomes/consequences are mentioned but not specified or quantified
  • Study design details and evidence base for health consequences are not described
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  "population": "Commercial aircraft crewmembers (aircrews)",
  "sample_size": null,
  "outcomes": [
    "Radiation exposure levels (ionizing and nonionizing)",
    "Possible health consequences (not specified)",
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  "main_findings": "Commercial aircraft crewmembers are exposed to higher doses of ionizing radiation than the general population in most parts of the world, primarily from galactic cosmic radiation. Additional ionizing exposure can occur during infrequent solar events and from radioactive cargo. Crewmembers are also exposed to nonionizing radiation from aircraft electrical/electronic systems and potentially from weather radar (microwave), lasers, and ultraviolet radiation.",
  "effect_direction": "unclear",
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    "Study design details and evidence base for health consequences are not described"
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Identifiers and source

DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 11872442

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