Radiological Examinations in Health Check-ups: Considering The Current and Future Situations of Radiation Exposure

Abstract

  In recent years, the issue of carcinogenic risk due to exposure to radiation during medical procedures has been receiving a lot of attention. In medical institutions, radiological examinations are carried out with great care and only on body parts where health problems are suspected. However, in health check-up facilities, not only radiological examinations for the basic items in the health check-up procedure list but also those chosen by patients themselves are conducted. Among patients, there are many who want to undergo such examinations just to be sure there is nothing abnormal, even though there is no diagnostic need. I would like to share my thoughts on the current and future situations of radiation exposure in health check-ups.