Electromagnetic Field Toxicology Reporter

Evaluation and Assessment of Extremely Low Frequency EMF Bioeffects
Volume 1, Number 1, March 1999

Epidemiologic Studies of Residential EMF Exposures

by Robert B. Goldberg, Ph.D., Editor

Summary

A number of studies were done to confirm a major US epidemiologic study on acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children exposed to powerline fields. One group did a study of appliance exposure and ALL. This group included, among other appliances, electric blanket or electrically-heated mattress pad exposures during pregnancy, children's use of electric blankets or mattress pads, and children's use of hair dryers, or video games at home or in an arcade. A report and discussion is presented on the use of wire codes as a predictor of magnetic field exposure. A German study of magnetic field exposure is summarized. A residential study of breast cancer incidence in women living near transmission lines is discussed. Another residential study conducted in Taipei looking at incidence of childhood leukemia is summarized in conclusion. [two pages, 8 references].

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