The increased incidence of childhood leukemia observed in epidemiological studies at low-level magnetic fields or near nuclear facilities is puzzling experts in radiation protection. The findings will be considered in the light of other possible risk factors and of new data on the complex origin of childhood leukemia in the upcoming workshop on “Risk Factors for Childhood Leukemia”.

The international workshop, called by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, ICNIRP, the World Health Organization, WHO, and the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection, BfS, will be held in Berlin, Germany, May 5 to 7, 2008.

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