At present, when traveling by plane or high-speed rail, there are security checks that can detect the possibility of drugs or other crimes, providing better protection for customers. When conducting security checks, there are X-ray machines. Many people have heard that the radiation from X-ray machines is quite high, and some customers who are pregnant may be particularly worried. So, do security X-ray machines have high radiation levels for pregnant women?
Does a security X-ray machine emit high radiation to pregnant women
Although the security X-ray machine emits a lot of radiation, there are lead curtains at both ends of the X-ray machine to prevent the leakage of X-rays, which is safe and reliable. Therefore, expectant mothers do not need to worry excessively. There is currently no direct evidence to prove that X-ray detectors in public facilities pose a risk to pregnant women. Just avoid getting too close to the X-ray machine during security check!
Does radiation affect the fetus when pregnant women pass through security checks
The security check machine will not affect the fetus. The impact of radiation from security screening machines is actually the key issue of whether there is any radiation leakage around the machines. If there is a leakage, it may have a certain impact on the staff who have been in contact for a long time, but not on the passengers who pass through.
According to the Basic Standards for Ionizing Radiation Protection and Radiation Source Safety in China, the public's exposure to artificial radiation dose cannot exceed a certain amount per year. Based on this amount, a person must stand about 10 centimeters away from the entrance and exit of the security check machine for 52 days without moving to reach this amount. Therefore, it can be proven that the radiation value of the security check machine is actually very low, and its impact on the body is close to zero, including the health of the staff. Pregnant women passing through the security check machine will not have any impact on their unborn babies.
The X-ray machines used for security checks may emit some radiation, but considering the relationship with pregnant women, they will not truly harm the fetus or cause fetal deformities. People who have passed through security checks can rest assured. If you are particularly concerned about the radiation issue of X-ray machines during security checks, try not to travel by plane, high-speed rail, or other transportation that requires security checks during the early stages of pregnancy.
