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Is it true a single ct scan is comparable to the same amount of radiation you can get from a day at the beach? is that a good example/analogy?
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No --: More like a year on the beach. CT scans can be lifesaving, but give you a major blast of radiation. They should not be done routinely.
Answered 4/26/2015
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