Epidemiologic and Laboratory Research on the Potential Human Health Effects fromExposure to Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields

摘要

The report presents consensus views on the potential health effects from exposureto power frequency (50/60 Hz) electric and magnetic fields (EMFs). It includes a summary of the epidemiologic studies that bear most heavily on questions of cancer and exposure to 50/60-Hz fields, and treats the most important information from laboratory research on biological questions relevant to possible health effects of field exposure. It compares electric and magnetic field influences in terms of some biophysical and physical considerations and gives some examples of typical field exposures to the public. Finally, it indicates current approaches to regulatory policy.