Scientists from the University of California at Berkeley reported that if the child is more than three X-rays a child, it is almost doubled the risk of developing a form of leukemia Although the overall risk is still low.
The study authors emphasize that they are not in any way call to stop making children X-rays . This kind of diagnosis is vital, especially in diseases such as pneumonia, or fractures. In addition, the study right is definitely not shown that X-rays increases the risk of leukemia.
Nevertheless, physicians are advised not to carry out X-ray examination in cases where it is not strictly necessary. And during the shots to take all necessary precautions. These studies are published in the journal International Journal of Epidemiology.
Scientists, researchers record 711 children from birth to 14 years, who were diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 1995-2008, respectively. Their medical records were compared with histories of healthy people. It was found that three or more X-rays increased risk of developing this type of leukemia in 1, 85 times. Patients with acute myeloid leukemia such connection was found.
These findings have been particularly surprising in light of the constantly emerging evidence that X-ray studies of children virtually safe.
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