X-radiation has been proved to be carcinogenic in
different animals. This radiation has been found to
induce genetic defects and tumors in various tissues26).
The first cases of leukemia were reported in 1911 in
radiation workers27). It has been reported that skin
cancer and leukemia in radiology technicians and their
occurrence rates increased with increasing service
duration28). The present study also showed a significant
increase in DNA damage with increasing service
duration of radiology personnel, which may lead to
the most important initiating step in the development
of cancers and genetic diseases.