Recently, a special work-related injury case has attracted attention. A flight attendant from Korean Air passed away from stomach cancer, and relevant departments in South Korea have for the first time recognized this event as a work-related injury due to cosmic radiation. According to the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, the flight attendant flew an average of 1022 hours per year from 1995 to 2021. This event has raised public concern about radiation issues in air travel.
So, what is cosmic radiation? Does it have any impact on the human body? Science and Technology Daily reporters interviewed relevant experts on this matter.
