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  1. Are full-body scans a good idea?

    Full-body scans can produce false positives and false negatives. They can also expose healthy people to high levels of radiation. This can increase your risk of cancer with no proven benefit. Currently, the risks of elective full-body scans are thought to outweigh the benefits.

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    Full body scanner - Wikipedia

    History

    The first (ultra-low-dose backscatter X-ray) full body security scanner was developed by Dr. Steven W Smith, who developed the Secure 1000 whole body scanner in 1992. He subsequently sold the device and associated … See more

    Usage

    Schiphol in the Netherlands was the first airport in the world to implement SafeView's millimeter-wave body scanner on a large scale after a test with flight personnel the previous year. On May 15, 2007, two of 17 purchased s… See more

    Controversies

    Some argue that using a full-body scanner is equivalent to a strip search, and if used without probable cause violates basic human rights.
    Full-body scanning allows screeners to see the surface … See more

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  1. MD Anderson Cancer Center
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    Should you get a full-body scan to look for cancer?

    Nov 10, 2023 · Generally, it’s a scan taken of the entire body with either an MRI or a CT machine. Because it covers the whole body, it might not look at any given part …

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  3. Full Body Scan
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    What a Full Body Scan Detects (+ Why You Might Need …

    Aug 12, 2025 · Unlike a targeted scan that focuses on specific areas, such as the brain or heart, full body scans generate high-quality 3D images of the whole …

  4. WebMD
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    The Truth About Whole-Body Scans - WebMD

    “To date, there is no documented evidence that total-body screening is cost-efficient or effective in prolonging life,” they say in an April 2023 statement.