The influence of electromagnetic fields generated by wireless connectivity systems on the occurrence of emotional disorders in women: A preliminary report.

Neuro endocrinology letters · 2019 · Mixed · Very low evidence

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PublicationNeuro endocrinology letters · 2019

Study typecross_sectional

Reported directionMixed

Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated by wireless connectivity systems on the occurrence of emotional disorders in women working in the health service and in trade. We also analyzed the relationship between physical activity and emotional state. METHODS AND RESULTS: The study was conducted on a sample of 200 women aged 25 to 35, in Lublin, Poland, in 2017. Shopping center staff spent more time using their mobile phones for conversations and online activities. Medical staff were exposed to stronger electromagnetic fields generated by stationary wireless phones than shopping center staff, they were less exposed to the effect of relay stations. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed that exposure to electromagnetic fields from GSM 900 and 1800 generated by base stations contributed to the occurrence of depressive disorders among medical personnel, while exposure to WLAN EMF had the opposite effect. Spending time on phone conversations decreased the feeling of depression and increased trait anxiety in medical staff. Spending free time on physical activity intensified depressive states in women working in trade. Further studies on the influence of low-frequency EMFs on the human nervous system are needed.

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Study typecross_sectional

Effect directionmixed

PopulationWomen aged 25–35 working in health service (medical personnel) and in trade (shopping center staff) in Lublin, Poland (2017)

Sample size200

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Among medical personnel, exposure to EMFs from GSM 900 and 1800 generated by base stations was reported to contribute to depressive disorders, while exposure to WLAN EMF was reported to have the opposite effect. In medical staff, more time spent on phone conversations was associated with decreased feeling of depression and increased trait anxiety. In women working in trade, spending free time on physical activity was reported to intensify depressive states.

Outcomes measured

depressive disorders
trait anxiety
emotional disorders
emotional state
relationship of physical activity with emotional state

Limitations

Preliminary report
Exposure characterization details (e.g., measurement methods, levels, duration) not provided in abstract
Cross-sectional design limits causal inference

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PubMed: 30927760

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