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Diagnostic x-rays and childhood leukaemia

https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2011.213496

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    The known risk factors for leukaemia in children include Down's syndrome, some chemotherapeutic agents and ionising radiation. High-dose ionising radiation is an established cause but the effect of lower dosage such as that used in diagnostic radiography remains uncertain. Recent systematic reviews have suggested no increased risk after exposure in utero. Now …

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