Pentagon study reveals higher cancer rates for military pilots, ground crews
Source: Axios, March 2023
A new study from the Department of Defense revealed that military pilots and ground crews experienced higher rates of certain cancers compared to the general population.
Why it matters: Earlier military studies had not indicated that aviators were at higher risk, though the data has long been sought by those who raised alarm about the rates of cancer they observed among air and ground crew members, according to AP, which first reported the study.
- The Department of Defense did not immediately return Axios’ request for comment.
The big picture: The study examined cancer rates among nearly 900,000 air and ground crew from 1992 to 2017.