The Chief of the Czech nuclear watchdog has insisted that she is against the use of full-body scanners as an airport security measure as these pose threats to the travelers' health.

State Office for Nuclear Safety's Dana Drabova has asserted that the scanners which use X-rays are "too risky" as even a slight exposure to radiation can end up leading to the development of cancer.

On Friday, Ms. Drabova said that airports should instead consider using thermal cameras, which provide similar results, minus the risks. The Chief has also said that her office's stance on the scanners could change if the Government "considers the risk of terrorism higher than radiation concerns".

"Each exposure to radiation must be justified", Ms. Drabova said.

The final say on the matter, however, is in the Czech Government's hands, which has yet to decide whether or not full body scanner are to be deployed.