Published 1997 | Version v1
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Electric and magnetic fields and your health : an information brochure on electric and magnetic fields associated with transmission lines, distribution lines and electrical equipment

Description

Electric and magnetic fields are produced by any wiring or equipment carrying electric current. They are not a form of radiation, and are fundamentally different, in their physical nature and in the way they interact with the body, from true electromagnetic radiation, In recent years there has been concern that these fields may have effects on health. Despite extensive research, it is still unclear whether the fields pose any health risks. However, if there are risks, the results obtained do show that they must be small

Availability note (English)

Available from National Radiation Laboratory, PO Box 25099, Christchurch, New Zealand

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
National Radiation Laboratory
Imprint Place
Christchurch (New Zealand)
Imprint Pagination
20 p.

INIS

Country of Publication
New Zealand
Country of Input or Organization
New Zealand
INIS RN
31050884
Subject category
S24: POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION; S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Non-conventional Literature
Descriptors DEI
ELECTRIC FIELDS; HEALTH HAZARDS; MAGNETIC FIELDS; POWER TRANSMISSION LINES; SAFETY
Descriptors DEC
HAZARDS