Unlike medical imaging devices used in hospitals, these scanners are not regulated by healthcare professionals.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThere is a lack of guidelines and protocols in place to ensure that the scanners are safe and effective in detecting health issues.<\/p>\n
This raises doubts about the reliability and accuracy of the results obtained from these scanners.<\/p>\n
Potential for Discrimination<\/h3>\n
The use of airport body scanners also presents the potential for discrimination. Certain health conditions or disabilities may be detected by these scanners, leading to unfair treatment or stigmatization of individuals.<\/p>\n
For example, individuals with medical implants or prosthetics may be subject to additional scrutiny or even denied boarding based on the information obtained from the scanners.<\/p>\n
This raises concerns about the violation of privacy and the potential for discrimination based on health data.<\/p>\n
It is important to note that these concerns are based on the current state of airport body scanners and may vary depending on the specific technology and regulations in place.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
While airport body scanners are designed to screen for security threats, their increasingly detailed scans can sometimes reveal signs of underlying health issues as well.<\/p>\n
However, they are not a substitute for proper diagnostic imaging or clinical evaluation.<\/p>\n
There are also valid privacy concerns around the use of body scanners for inadvertent health screening without consent, oversight, or accountability.<\/p>\n
Overall, body scanners may provide incidental findings, but should not be considered a definitive means of assessing health conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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