title: [Evaluation of neuropsychological parameters in a group of metal mechanics occupationally exposed to radio frequencies].
abstract: In view of the increasing interest in electromagnetic fields, the effects on behaviour were studied in a group of foundry workers following prolonged exposure to radiofrequencies. The results of behavioural tests revealed significant differences between the exposed and control groups as regards neuropsychological performance. Anxiety and depression tests, however, indicated no pathological alterations, in contrast to previous observations. Nevertheless, the results need to be confirmed by further, more detailed studies.
authors.affiliation: Dipartimento di Medicina Preventiva Occupazionale e di Comunità. I Sezione di Medicina del Lavoro, Università di Pavia.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marraccini
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Giorgi
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Valoti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bressan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fantinato
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tettamanti
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vittadini
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008669:Metallurgy; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011846:Radio Waves
vernacular_title: Valutazione di alcuni parametri neuropsicologici in un gruppo di lavoratori metalmeccanici professionalmente esposti a radiofrequenze.