Higher cancer rates found in military pilots and ground crews

By Mike Brest

Published March 20, 2023 3:11pm ET

Higher cancer rates found in military pilots and ground crews — ATTENTION FOR INSPECTOR: This is a composite photo and the date of model releases are different from the date of image. Please consider this. Paratroopers jumping from the plane and military helicopters leave behind soldiers for a night mission. | (guvendemir/Getty Images)

A recent Department of Defense study found higher rates of many types of cancer among military pilots and ground crews who fuel, maintain, and launch aircraft.

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