Do ROV crews have a higher rate of cancer than normal?

To be honest, I think the amount of cigarettes, drinking, bad diet and general living life to the max during time off has more effect on the chances of getting cancer!

Remembering that quite a few also come from a military background where they may have been exposed to chemicals and radiation which may also contribute.

Can’t say that I know many rov people to have cancer

Majormike,

You say "various forms" of cancer.

From what I have read and observed personally, occupational exposures to chemicals etc tend to lead to similar cancers i.e. electrical workers exposed to PCBs and liver cancers or stoker/mechanics/laggers asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.

T-Boy,

With RF exposure it’s because you’re "prancing"! Don’t stand still too long and RF energy won’t bother you, unless it’s high-power, CW and directed e.g missile fire control radar or you remain stationery within x metres for y minutes of a "say" HF comms antenna. This is because RF "non-ionising" radiation causes damage due to heating effects e.g. the old microwave cooker.

You’re probably going to get a melanoma though unless you "slip, slop, slap" (or work the right shift)!

Cheers
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