[Recent data from the literature on the biological and pathologic effects of electromagnetic radiation, radio waves and stray currents].
Electromagnetic radiation is present in increasing amounts in our environment, and its potential effects on human (and animal) health has been investigated. It remains unclear whether the risk of acute childhood leukemia is associated with cumulative exposure to magnetic fields. An association with brain cancer and colon cancer has been suggested in electrical company workers. The radars used by police departments may increase the incidence of cancer. Electromagnetic radiation may play a role in a number of disorders such as depression and memory loss. It has been established that cell phones interfere with pacemakers only if direct contact occurs and have no effect if held in their normal position. Interferences have been reported between pacemakers and shop-lifting detectors.
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Institut du Cancer et d'Immunologie, Hôpital Suisse de Paris, Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France.
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Bravo-Cuellar
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D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007953:Leukemia, Radiation-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects*