Low-dose radiation exposure and health outcomes among healthcare workers: a multi-center prospective cohort study

Key Points

• Chronic low-dose radiation exposure adversely affects health outcomes in healthcare workers, highlighting the need for better safety measures.
• The study reports that healthcare workers show subtle but significant health effects due to radiation exposure.
• This prospective cohort study in western China involved longitudinal tracking of healthcare workers over time.
• Adhering to the ALARA principle for radiation management may minimize health risks associated with radiation exposure.