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French flight attendant wins case recognising breast cancer as occupational disease

French flight attendant wins case recognising breast cancer as occupational disease
France 24 Thursday 27 August 2026, 09:31 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling that marks a first for the country's aviation industry. Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently worked at night and been exposed to passive smoking.

A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling that marks a first for the country's aviation industry. Sophie Lainault, a former flight attendant for Air France, had frequently worked at night and been exposed to passive smoking.
French (ORG) France (LOCATION) Sophie Lainault (PERSON) Air France (ORG)
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