1. It is incorrect that even a low dose has no risk. After going through a
    Ozbloke36 Empty Ozbloke36 Empty Australia says:
    October 8, 2016 at 11:30 PM

    It is incorrect that even a low dose has no risk.

    After going through a Radiographic imaging course, I would never get an x-ray again unless my life depended on it.

    The risk is not just that of cancer, but of genetic DNA mutations also. This cannot and is not measured as there is no way of doing so.

    All medical professionals say the risk is very low and just compares it to a flight most of the time in a plane, but the radiation is actually quite different, as there are different types.

    So I would urge people not to get x-rays done unless it is 100% absolutely necessary. This cannot be said enough.

    Elderly people are not at risk as much of course but children and anyone even thinking about having children should avoid it unless 100% absolutely. If there is another avenue you can get instead, such as an MRI or ultrasound, take it! You and / or your children and children's children will thank you for it, for not predisposing them to possible DNA mutations.

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