Study type:
Epidemiological study
(observational study)
Risk of hematological malignancies associated with magnetic fields exposure from power lines: a case-control study in two municipalities of northern Italy
epidem.
By:
Malagoli C, Fabbi S, Teggi S, Calzari M, Poli M, Ballotti E, Notari B, Bruni M, Palazzi G, Paolucci P, Vinceti M
Published in: Environ Health 2010; 9: 16
Aim of study (acc. to author)
Further details
Endpoint/type of risk estimation
Type of risk estimation:
(relative risk (RR))
Exposure
Assessment
Exposure groups
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Group
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Description
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Reference group 1
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magnetic field exposure: 0.1 - < 0.2 µT
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Group 2
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magnetic field exposure: 0.2 - < 0.4 µT
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Group 3
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magnetic field exposure: ≥ 0.4 µT
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Reference group 4
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magnetic field exposure: < 0.1 µT
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Group 5
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magnetic field exposure: ≥ 0.1 µT
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Group 6
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magnetic field exposure: ≥ 0.4 µT
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Population
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Group:
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Age:
0–13 years
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Observation period:
1986 - 2007
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Study location:
Italy (municipalities of Modena and Reggio Emilia)
Case group
Control group
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Selection:
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Matching:
- sex
- age
- area
- case:control = 1:4
Study size
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Cases |
Controls |
| Eligible |
64 |
256 |
Statistical analysis method:
- unconditional logistic regression
- conditional logistic regression
(
adjustment:
- paternal education level, maternal education level and paternal income
)
Results (acc. to author)
Limitations (acc. to author)
The findings are based on low numbers of exposed cases and controls.
Study funded by
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Associazione Sostegno Ematologia Oncologia Pediatrica (ASEOP) ONLUS, Italy
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Department of the Environment of Reggio Emilia Municipality, Italy
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