'Air travellers over 65 years old are especially susceptible to the "mutagenic effects of the x-rays", they say, as are HIV and cancer patients, children and adolescents, pregnant women, and men (because the x-rays can penetrate skin and put the testicles "at risk for sperm mutagenesis"). Eyes could also be at risk because x-rays can penetrate the cornea.'
I have had to see my doc re a shoulder complaint and needed a XRay...he told me to consider the effects it could have long term ...as it attacks the bone marrow and is thought to cause cancer/luekemia...his disclaimer for my protection is what alerted me to the need for scrutiny ...
especially as...
'The scanners are being mulled by Australian officials and safety assessments will be conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency.'
