Wednesday, December 22, 2010

TSA Xray Risks

Scientists and physicians from University of California San Francisco wrote a letter earlier this year describing their concerns about TSA full body xrays. From the conclusion of the letter:
... there has not been sufficient review of the intermediate and long-term effects of radiation exposure associated with airport scanners. There is good reason to believe that these scanners will increase the risk of cancer to children and other vulnerable populations.

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