The Microwave Syndrome: A Preliminary Study in Spain epidem.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Endpoint/type of risk estimation

• microwave sickness: fatigue, irritability, headache, nausea, appetite loss, insomnia, depression, discomfort, difficulty in concentration, memory loss, skin alterations, visual + auditory dysfunction, dizziness, gait difficulty, cardiovascular alterations

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone base station
  • GSM
• • residential

Assessment

• questionnaire: distance to base station, exposure time in days/week, hours/day, and time from beginning of exposure, proximity to power lines, use of personal computer and cellular phone
• measurement: electric field measurement in bedroom of each respondent

Exposure groups

Population

• Group:
  • men
  • women
• Age: ≥ 15 years
• Characteristics: inhabitants of La Nora
• Observation period: January 2001
• Study location: Spain (La Nora)
• Exclusion criteria: deep psychological or neurological disease

Study size

Results (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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