Abstract :
The possible health hazards of low-level, power line frequency (50/60 Hz) electric and magnetic fields are considered. The historical background to this concern is briefly discussed. The types of studies being carried out and the results so far are summarized. It is concluded that while the scientific evidence on field effects is inconclusive, inferences of health effects justify further evaluation.<>
Keywords :
biological effects of fields; electric field effects; health hazards; history; magnetic field effects; power overhead lines; 50 Hz; 60 Hz; electric field exposure; field effects; health hazards; historical background; magnetic field exposure; power line frequency fields; Cancer; Frequency; Humans; Lightning; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Magnetic shielding; Power generation; Power transmission lines; Voltage;
