Radiology. 2011 Apr;259(1):6-10. doi: 10.1148/radiol.11102347.

Are x-ray backscatter scanners safe for airport passenger screening? For most individuals, probably yes, but a billion scans per year raises long-term public health concerns.

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Radiation risk from airport X-ray Backscatter scanners: should we fear the microsievert? [Radiology. 2011]
Radiation risk from airport X-ray Backscatter scanners: should we fear the microsievert?Zanotti-Fregonara P, Hindié E. Radiology. 2011 Oct; 261(1):330-1; author reply 331-2.

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Does security screening with backscatter x-rays do more good than harm? [Radiology. 2011]
Does security screening with backscatter x-rays do more good than harm?Schauer DA. Radiology. 2011 Apr; 259(1):12-6.

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