Electromagnetic fields--effects on health

This literature review shows the current knowledge of health effects on humans concerning static, low frequency electric and magnetic fields and high frequency electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz. Basic physical knowledge and the current thresholds are demonstrated. Different frequency ranges of el...

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Published inActa medica Austriaca Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 69
Main Authors Stepansky, R, Jahn, O, Windischbauer, G, Zeitlhofer, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Austria 2000
Subjects
Animals
Brain - radiation effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
Electroencephalography - radiation effects
Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects
Humans
Leukemia, Radiation-Induced - etiology
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - etiology
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Summary:This literature review shows the current knowledge of health effects on humans concerning static, low frequency electric and magnetic fields and high frequency electromagnetic fields up to 300 GHz. Basic physical knowledge and the current thresholds are demonstrated. Different frequency ranges of electromagnetic fields, their natural and technical origins and the different biological effects, especially possible hazards such as cancerogenity or risks for the brain, are discussed. Open questions and future research aspects are demonstrated. Finally electrosensibility and psychological aspects are shown.
ISSN:0303-8173