Catherine Olsen and Ken Karipidis

“heightened index of suspicion”

Catherine Olsen and Ken Karipidis · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

The commentary authors advised doctors to remain particularly watchful for cancer when evaluating pilots and flight attendants.

“supports the hypothesis that occupational radiation exposure, rather than lifestyle or socioeconomic factors, underlies the observed excess,”

Catherine Olsen and Ken Karipidis · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Commentary authors analyzed why flight attendants and pilots showed higher mortality only from radiation-related cancers.

“brings important new evidence to bear on this question,”

Catherine Olsen and Ken Karipidis · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-18

Australian radiation experts evaluated the significance of a new study on cancer deaths among flight crews.