Projected Cancer Risks From Computed Tomographic Scans Performed in the United States in 2007
Abstract
The use of computed tomographic (CT) scans in the United States (US) has increased more than 3-fold since 1993 to approximately 70 million scans annually. Despite the great medical benefits, there is concern about the potential radiation-related cancer risk. We conducted detailed estimates of the future cancer risks from current CT scan use in the US according to age, sex, and scan type.Risk models based on the National Research Council's...
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Title
Projected Cancer Risks From Computed Tomographic Scans Performed in the United States in 2007
Published Date
Dec 14, 2009
Volume
169
Issue
22
Pages
2071 - 2071
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