Mortality and Cancer Risks for Radiation Workers »
The risk of developing cancer among radiation workers increases with the dose of ionising radiation they are exposed to, according to a study by the Health Protection Agency published in the British Journal of Cancer. The observed cancer risks are consistent with the international scientific consensus on radiation protection. The study also shows that overall mortality in the UK's 175,000 radiation workers is lower than that in the general population. This "healthy worker effect" has been observed in studies of many other occupational groups.