title: Exposure to the magnetic field from an induction loop pad for a hearing aid system.
abstract: As a case study we have measured the magnetic field from an induction loop pad designed for hearing aid assistance. The magnitude of the field was high, although well below international guidelines. We recorded values up to 70% of the recommended standard in some instances. However, in view of the many reports indicating health effects of low-level exposure, we recommend that the precautionary principle is applied when such pads are given to people who might be especially vulnerable, such as children, pregnant women and women on breast cancer medication.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Radiation Sciences , Umeå University , Sweden.
authors.forename: Kjell
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hansson Mild
authors.affiliation: b Department of Audiology , University Hospital of Umeå , Sweden.
authors.forename: Stefan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Friberg
authors.affiliation: a Department of Radiation Sciences , Umeå University , Sweden.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Frankel
authors.affiliation: a Department of Radiation Sciences , Umeå University , Sweden.
authors.forename: Jonna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilén
mesh_terms: D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000032:analysis*; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006801:Humans; D060526:Magnetic Fields; D059015:Wireless Technology / Q000295:instrumentation
keywords: cancer; hearing aid; reproduction; tamoxifen