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CT Scans Linked to 103,000 New Cancer Cases in 2023

4/28/2025

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With around 93 million CT scans conducted each year in the US, the looming threat of radiation-induced cancer is alarming. A recent study from JAMA Internal Medicine warns that 2023 alone could see an estimated 103,000 new cancer cases linked to these scans. While children are particularly at risk, adults, especially those undergoing abdominal and pelvic scans, bear the brunt of this danger.

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With around 93 million CT scans conducted each year in the US, the looming threat of radiation-induced cancer is alarming. A recent study from JAMA Internal Medicine warns that 2023 alone could see an estimated 103,000 new cancer cases linked to these scans. While children are particularly at risk, adults, especially those undergoing abdominal and pelvic scans, bear the brunt of this danger.