| Document ID (ISN) | 73145 |
| CIS number |
99-1322 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0355-3140 - Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health |
| Year |
1997 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Need for a European approach to the effects of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields on cancer |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 1997, Vol.23, No.1, p.5-14. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
European studies on the effects of environmental exposure to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields are reviewed. While there is no known mechanism by which electric or magnetic fields of this frequency could play a role in the development of cancer or other adverse health effects, results so far provide some support for the hypothesis that they are associated with the incidence of childhood leukaemia. It is concluded that the best use of available data will be made through a pooled re-analysis of data, particularly those on childhood tumours. A European collaborative approach will lead to greater statistical power and will assess the exposure-effect association under differing exposure patterns and distributions of potential confounding factors. Topics: brain cancer; breast cancer; cancer; carcinogenic effects; children; electromagnetic fields; epidemiologic study; Europe; exposure evaluation; hazard evaluation; leukaemia; leukaemogenic effects; literature survey; melanoma; neighbourhood populations. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
electromagnetic fields; carcinogenic effects; hazard evaluation; cancer |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
leukaemogenic effects; literature survey; melanoma; leukaemia; children; neighbourhood populations; brain cancer; breast cancer; exposure evaluation; epidemiologic study; Europe |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Belgium; Germany; Denmark; Spain; Finland; France; United Kingdom; Greece; Italy; Norway; Sweden |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Electromagnetic fields
Risk evaluation
|
