¶ … Body Scanners: Are They Safe?
Articles discussed:
Tanner, Lindsay, (November 18, 2010). "Gov't says full body scanners are safe." USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/health/medical/cancer/2010-11-18-scanner-radiation_N.htm. (Accessed 30 November, 2010)
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