CT scans are used for specific reasons related to problems within the head, which have been useful in the past. These could be anything from bone trauma to instances where brain tumor research should come into play. It seems like these scans are immensely helpful, though it seems like this is becoming an action that is less recommended. The reason for this is that there's a possibility that, in large doses, the scans could be the triggers which are able to form cancer within the brain.
An article on TVNZ said that, according to recent brain tumor research findings, those who receive CT scans before the age of 20 increase their risk of cancer. This was discovered by a team of researchers within the Melbourne University School of Population and Global Health. The group was headed by Professor John Matthews, who said that these should be limited. Considering the symptoms which are cited by organizations like Voices Against Brain Cancer, I don't think that anyone is going to be confused as to why this is.
In terms of radiation, I can't help but notice that these scans have shifted to some degree. The article went into detail about this, saying that the rates seen in 1985 through 2005 were higher than they are as of this moment. The problem is that this is still a problem amongst those who are younger. In fact, it's been said that younger people who decided to take up these scans - in comparison to those who didn't - would be 24 percent more likely to be diagnosed with cancer.
Let's say that there was a group of young people, around 10,000 or so. In that very group, it's definitely possible that 39 cases of cancer can come about, not including the CT scans. If these people decided to go about said scans, though, then you may be looking at 6 more cases, at least. While the increase may not be one that jumps out at you, consider the fact that groups can become bigger, meaning that the risk of cancer can climb up as such.
I don't think that anyone can disagree with the notion that cancer is difficult to research. The reason for this is because it's tough to figure out where it might have originated from. It's possible that CT scans could have been the sources, seeing as how these are the ones which have varying amounts of radiation tied in with them. This probably goes without saying but the fewer scans which are seen, the more better actual cancer rates will appear to be.
An article on TVNZ said that, according to recent brain tumor research findings, those who receive CT scans before the age of 20 increase their risk of cancer. This was discovered by a team of researchers within the Melbourne University School of Population and Global Health. The group was headed by Professor John Matthews, who said that these should be limited. Considering the symptoms which are cited by organizations like Voices Against Brain Cancer, I don't think that anyone is going to be confused as to why this is.
In terms of radiation, I can't help but notice that these scans have shifted to some degree. The article went into detail about this, saying that the rates seen in 1985 through 2005 were higher than they are as of this moment. The problem is that this is still a problem amongst those who are younger. In fact, it's been said that younger people who decided to take up these scans - in comparison to those who didn't - would be 24 percent more likely to be diagnosed with cancer.
Let's say that there was a group of young people, around 10,000 or so. In that very group, it's definitely possible that 39 cases of cancer can come about, not including the CT scans. If these people decided to go about said scans, though, then you may be looking at 6 more cases, at least. While the increase may not be one that jumps out at you, consider the fact that groups can become bigger, meaning that the risk of cancer can climb up as such.
I don't think that anyone can disagree with the notion that cancer is difficult to research. The reason for this is because it's tough to figure out where it might have originated from. It's possible that CT scans could have been the sources, seeing as how these are the ones which have varying amounts of radiation tied in with them. This probably goes without saying but the fewer scans which are seen, the more better actual cancer rates will appear to be.
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