[Electromagnetic fields and people's health].

Gigiena i sanitariia · 2003 · Mixed · Insufficient evidence

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The abstract states that substantial data have accumulated suggesting unfavorable health effects of EMF across various frequencies, but that mechanisms of low-intensity EMF action and the possibility of remote consequences remain unclear. It discusses WHO's "…

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PublicationGigiena i sanitariia · 2003
Study typereview
Reported directionMixed
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

A lot of data has been presently accumulated on an unfavorable effect produced by electromagnetic fields (EMF) of various frequencies on human organism. However, the mechanisms of the low-intensity EMF biological actions or the possibility of development of remote consequences are not clear until now. Due to this, the WHO formulated a so-called warning concept. The prerequisites of the mentioned recommendations as well as their topicality and possible application are under discussion.

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Study typereview
Effect directionmixed
Populationhuman organism (general)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The abstract states that substantial data have accumulated suggesting unfavorable health effects of EMF across various frequencies, but that mechanisms of low-intensity EMF action and the possibility of remote consequences remain unclear. It discusses WHO's "warning concept" and the prerequisites and applicability of related recommendations.

Outcomes measured

  • health effects
  • biological mechanisms of low-intensity EMF
  • remote/long-term consequences

Limitations

  • No specific frequencies, sources, exposure metrics, or health endpoints are described in the abstract.
  • Appears to be a narrative discussion; methods for evidence selection/appraisal are not provided.
  • Mechanisms and long-term consequences are described as unclear.
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 12852030

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