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Auswirkung von elektromagnetischen Feldern auf die Gesundheit
JournalArticle (Originalarbeit in einer wissenschaftlichen Zeitschrift)
 
ID 2331624
Author(s) Roosli, Martin
Author(s) at UniBasel Röösli, Martin
Year 2013
Title Auswirkung von elektromagnetischen Feldern auf die Gesundheit
Journal Therapeutische Umschau : Monatsschrift für praktische Medizin
Volume 70
Number 12
Pages / Article-Number 733-8
Abstract

Use of electricity causes extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and wireless communication devices emit radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF). Average ELF-MF exposure is mainly determined by high voltage power lines and transformers at home or at the workplace, whereas RF-EMF exposure is mainly caused by devices operating close to the body (mainly mobile and cordless phones). Health effects of EMF are controversially discussed. The IARC classified ELF-MF and RF-EMF as possible carcinogenic. Most consistent epidemiological evidence was found for an association between ELF-MF and childhood leukaemia. If causal, 1 - 4 percent of all childhood leukaemia cases could be attributed to ELF-MF. Epidemiological research provided some indications for an association between ELF-MF and Alzheimer's diseases as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, although not entirely consistent. Regarding mobile phones and brain tumours, some studies observed an increased risk after heavy or long term use on the one hand. On the other hand, brain tumour incidence was not found to have increased in the last decade in Sweden, England or the US. Acute effects of RF-EMF on non-specific symptoms of ill health seem unlikely according to randomized and double blind provocation studies. However, epidemiological research on long term effects is still limited. Although from the current state of the scientific knowledge a large individual health risk from RF-EMF exposure is unlikely, even a small risk would have substantial public health relevance because of the widespread use of wireless communication technologies.

Publisher Hans Huber
ISSN/ISBN 0040-5930
edoc-URL http://edoc.unibas.ch/dok/A6212258
Full Text on edoc No
Digital Object Identifier DOI 10.1024/0040-5930/a000472
PubMed ID http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24297859
ISI-Number MEDLINE:24297859
Document type (ISI) English AbstractJournal ArticleReview
 
   

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