Title :
Biological and health effects of electric and magnetic fields from video display terminals
Abstract :
This article addresses health issues related to the electric and magnetic fields of VDTs. It was developed by the Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), and represents the considered judgment of an international group with expertise in the subject area. It updates an earlier statement on this topic that was issued in August 1990. The topics discussed include: characteristics and typical strengths of VDT electric and magnetic fields; comparisons with occupational and public exposure guidelines; biophysical factors of static, ELF and VLF fields; health studies in human populations; VDTs and pregnancy; VDTs and electrosensitivity; information from biological experimentation; other reviews of VDT effects; and recommendations for users of CRT-based devices.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; bioelectric phenomena; biological effects of fields; biomagnetism; cathode-ray tube displays; health hazards; COMAR; CRT based devices; Committee on Man and Radiation; ELF fields; IEEE; VDT; VLF fields; biological effects; biological experimentation; biophysical factors; electric fields; electrosensitivity; expertise; health effects; human populations; international group; magnetic fields; occupational exposure guidelines; pregnancy; public exposure guidelines; static fields; typical strengths; video display terminals; Cathode ray tubes; Computer displays; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic radiation; Electron beams; Frequency; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Neck; TV receivers;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
