Can you tell me if It is possible for the radiation from an x-ray to harm a fetus and cause mental retardation?
X-rays have been associated with a small increased risk of cancer, particularly leukemia, for an unborn baby, but not retardation.
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About Leukemia
Leukemia is a type of cancer that involves the blood and tissue that forms the blood and bone marrow. The cause of leukemia is unknown, but certain risk factors can cause it. Some risk factors include exposure to radiation, which include surviving an atomic bomb blast, diagnostic x-rays and radiation therapy. Other risk factors are smoking, benzene, chemotherapy and even Downs syndrome.
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