Static and Low Frequency Review - 2003
ISBN 978-3-934994-03-4
EUR 30,00
Format: Available as hard cover.
Content: This document is a review of the scientific evidence concerning exposure to static and low frequency electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and the resulting consequences for health.
This review addresse static and low frequency EMFs from 0 to 100 kHz. It aims at providing input to the respective health risk assessment undertaken by the World Health Organization. A review of the scientific evidence in the RF area has been started by ICNIRP. Both reviews will then form the basis for a thorough reevaluation of ICNIRP's science based guidance on limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Table of Contents
I. DOSIMETRY AND EXPOSURE ASSESSMENT OF STATIC AND TIME-VARYING ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS UP TO 100 KHZ
Introduction
Physical Characteristics
Introduction
Electricity and Magnetism
Static and slowly time-varying fields
Time-varying fields
Field polarization and homogeneity
Energy carried by the electric field
Magnetic induction of electric fields
Field Characterization
Introduction
Common issues and problems
Static and slowly time-varying fields (0-1 Hz)
Time-varying fields
Physical interaction with matter
Introduction
Electric and magnetic properties of matter
Interaction with matter
Natural and man-made sources
Introduction
Natural sources of static and time-varying fields
Man-made sources of static fields
Man-made sources of time varying fields
Sources of exposure in the workplace
Exposure assessment
Dosimetry
Introduction
Electric fields
Magnetic fields
Dosimetry for in vivo studies
Dosimetry for in vitro studies
Discussion and recommendations for further studies
References
II. REVIEW OF EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS OF EMF BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS (0-100 KHZ)
Introduction
Exposure Systems
Introduction
In vitro exposure systems
In vivo exposure
Summary and conclusions on exposure systems
Mechanisms
Static magnetic fields
Static electric fields
ELF fields
Summary and conclusions on mechanisms
Biochemical and cell-free models
RNA and protein synthesis
Enzyme activity
Calcium ions
Summary and conclusions on cell-free models
Cellular Models
Genotoxicity
Non genotoxic models
Summary and conclusions on cellular models
Animal Studies
Genotoxicity models
Carcinogenesis
Reproduction and development
Endocrine system
Immune system and haematology
Nervous system responses
Behaviour
Conclusion on animal studies
Human laboratory studies
Genotoxicity
Immune and haematological systems
Endocrine system
Nervous system physiology and behaviour
Human cardiovascular effects of EMF exposure
Perception, symptoms and mood
Conclusion on human studies References
III. REVIEW OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL LITERATURE ON EMF AND HEALTH
Abstract and Introduction
Exposure Assessment
Common themes and difficulties
Residential
Occupational exposure
Cancer
Childhood cancer
Adult cancer
Other Endpoints
Neurodegenerative diseases
Suicide and depression
Cardiovascular diseases
Reproductive effects
Discussion
References
Introduction
Physical Characteristics
Introduction
Electricity and Magnetism
Static and slowly time-varying fields
Time-varying fields
Field polarization and homogeneity
Energy carried by the electric field
Magnetic induction of electric fields
Field Characterization
Introduction
Common issues and problems
Static and slowly time-varying fields (0-1 Hz)
Time-varying fields
Physical interaction with matter
Introduction
Electric and magnetic properties of matter
Interaction with matter
Natural and man-made sources
Introduction
Natural sources of static and time-varying fields
Man-made sources of static fields
Man-made sources of time varying fields
Sources of exposure in the workplace
Exposure assessment
Dosimetry
Introduction
Electric fields
Magnetic fields
Dosimetry for in vivo studies
Dosimetry for in vitro studies
Discussion and recommendations for further studies
References
II. REVIEW OF EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS OF EMF BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS (0-100 KHZ)
Introduction
Exposure Systems
Introduction
In vitro exposure systems
In vivo exposure
Summary and conclusions on exposure systems
Mechanisms
Static magnetic fields
Static electric fields
ELF fields
Summary and conclusions on mechanisms
Biochemical and cell-free models
RNA and protein synthesis
Enzyme activity
Calcium ions
Summary and conclusions on cell-free models
Cellular Models
Genotoxicity
Non genotoxic models
Summary and conclusions on cellular models
Animal Studies
Genotoxicity models
Carcinogenesis
Reproduction and development
Endocrine system
Immune system and haematology
Nervous system responses
Behaviour
Conclusion on animal studies
Human laboratory studies
Genotoxicity
Immune and haematological systems
Endocrine system
Nervous system physiology and behaviour
Human cardiovascular effects of EMF exposure
Perception, symptoms and mood
Conclusion on human studies References
III. REVIEW OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL LITERATURE ON EMF AND HEALTH
Abstract and Introduction
Exposure Assessment
Common themes and difficulties
Residential
Occupational exposure
Cancer
Childhood cancer
Adult cancer
Other Endpoints
Neurodegenerative diseases
Suicide and depression
Cardiovascular diseases
Reproductive effects
Discussion
References