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Americans are exposed to seven times more radiation

Americans are exposed to seven times more radiation

Top News  by Piyush Diwan on Wed, 03/04/2009 Recent research revealed that Americans are seven times more exposed to radiation than in 1980. The possible reason behind this increase is overuse of a diagnostic scans by doctors for profit.Research conducted by National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement said that doctors are ordering too many diagnostic tests, driving up the cost of healthcare in the United States and potentially harming patients. Researchers believe that too much radiation exposure can cause cancer, especially in younger people.Dr. James Thrall, chair of the American College of Radiology’s Board of Chancellors, said: “Unfortunately, one of the things we have seen in the imaging world is that many physicians look at imaging as the solution to their financial problems.”

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March 7, 2009 - Posted by | environment, USA

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