Radiation Risks (It’s not airport security you need to worry about)
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Many people seemed concerned about radiation from airport screening devices, but the amount of radiation exposure is approximately 1/1000th of what you would receive from a chest x-ray—which is considered a very low risk procedure. In fact, you’ll absorb more radiation from flying at altitude than you will from your x-ray security screen.
What you really have to worry about is going to the doctor. Radiation exposure from medical tests has become a major concern recently, with the government finally setting new guidelines for reducing this risk. (more…)
