Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)

 

TITLE

Alleged Health Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields Additional; Misconceptions in the Literature [PDF]

AUTHORS

J. Jauchem

1993

28

3

140-155

YEAR

VOLUME

ISSUE

PAGES

 

Abstract

Residential or occupational exposures to electric magnetic fields have been reported to be associated with health problems, particularly cancer and reproductive mishaps.  Misconceptions about these alleged effects continue to be published in the medical and scientific literature.  Invalid statements relating to these effects are challenged in this paper.  Case reports and studies dealing with exposures to video display terminals, magnetic resonance imaging, microwaves from television transmitter facilities, ceiling cable electric heat, electromagnetic pulse, power lines, traffic radar units, and other occupational exposures are analyzed.

 

Key Words:  Electromagnetic fields, Non-ionizing radiation, Magnetic fields.