Published September 1998 | Version v1
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Biological effects of electromagnetic fields and radiation

Creators

  • 1. National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton, Didcot, Oxon OX11 0RQ (United Kingdom)

Description

There is much debate and controversy surrounding the effects of low intensity electromagnetic fields and radiation. A few subtle biological effects have been observed in experiments using animals and volunteers, but there is no convincing evidence to suggest that exposure to the fields commonly encountered in the environment will cause any significant adverse health effect in humans. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radiological Protection (Online)
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 185-193
ISSN
1361-6498

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
43041933
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS; S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; CARCINOGENESIS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE; PUBLIC HEALTH; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION PROTECTION; RISK ASSESSMENT
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; DOSES; PATHOGENESIS; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS

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Notes
34 refs; This record replaces 31032337