Can YOU guess which jobs are most damaging to your HEALTH?

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A new study has named and shamed the most damaging professions to your health

If you’d always fancied the idea of being a flight attendant, you may want to reconsider.

A new study has named and shamed the sky-high profession as one of the most damaging to your health.

Dentistry and engineering are also among occupations with the highest hazard, according to the research.  

The study was compiled using data from the Occupational Information Network, which is a US Department database.

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Sky-high professions are some of the most risky for your health, according to the study

Indeed, it seems stress isn't the only factor in a job that can shorten your lifespan. 

To determine the most detrimental day (or night) jobs, six health risks were measured.

These include exposure to hazardous conditions and radiation, risk of minor burns, cuts, bites and stings.

‘Time spent sitting’ was also considered, due to the severe health impacts of frequent inactivity. 

According to the study, them most unhealthy profession is dentistry, due to a high risk of exposure to diseases and contaminations. 

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Dentistry is reportedly the worst profession for your health

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Flight attendants fall closely behind for similar risk-related reasons. 

Also among the top 10 are immigration and customs inspectors, podiatrists and anaesthetists. 

Slightly lower on the list are pilots (number 12) and recyclable material collectors (number 15). 

The research was published by Business Insider.

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