Study type: Law/recommendation/guideline

Extremely low frequency (ELF) fields / published under the joint sponsorship of the United Nations Environment Programme, the World Health Organization, and the International Radiation Protection Association guideline

By: International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA), WHO/IRPA Task Group on Extremely Low Frequency Fields
World Health Organization (WHO)
1984, Environmental Health Criteria, 35: 1-131, ISBN 978-92-4-154095-7
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Summary

The document comprises a review of data on the effects of extremely low frequency fields, predominantly ELF electric fields at 50 and 60 Hz, on biological systems pertinent to the evaluation of health risks for man. It provides information for health authorities and regulatory agencies on the possible effects of ELF field exposure on human health, and gives guidance on the assessment of risks from occupational and general population exposure. Areas in which uncertainties exist and further research is needed are also indicated.

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