Motor and psychological functions of school children living in the area of the Skrunda Radio Location Station in Latvia
← Research streamMotor function, memory and attention significantly differed between exposed and control groups. Children living in front of the RLS had less developed memory and attention, slower reaction time, and decreased neuromuscular apparatus endurance.
Study snapshot
Abstract
This paper presents the results of experiments on school children living in the area of the Skrunda Radio Location Station (RLS) in Latvia. Motor function, memory and attention significantly differed between the exposed and control groups. Children living in front of the RLS had less developed memory and attention, their reaction time was slower and their neuromuscular apparatus endurance was decreased.
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Main findings
Motor function, memory and attention significantly differed between exposed and control groups. Children living in front of the RLS had less developed memory and attention, slower reaction time, and decreased neuromuscular apparatus endurance.
Outcomes measured
- motor function
- memory
- attention
- reaction time
- neuromuscular endurance
Limitations
- Study design and sampling details not provided in abstract
- Exposure characterization (frequency, intensity, duration) not reported in abstract
- Sample size not reported in abstract
- Potential confounding and adjustment methods not described in abstract
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"Study design and sampling details not provided in abstract",
"Exposure characterization (frequency, intensity, duration) not reported in abstract",
"Sample size not reported in abstract",
"Potential confounding and adjustment methods not described in abstract"
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Identifiers and source
DOI: 10.1016/0048-9697(95)04924-x
PubMed: 8717320
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