Study type:
Epidemiological study
(observational study)
Risk of neurological diseases among survivors of electric shocks: A nationwide cohort study, Denmark, 1968-2008
epidem.
By:
Grell K, Meersohn A, Schüz J, Johansen C
Published in: Bioelectromagnetics 2012; 33 (6): 459-465
Aim of study (acc. to author)
Endpoint/type of risk estimation
Exposure
Assessment
- list: Danish State Archives, Danish Council of Electricity, Danish Safety Technology Authority
Exposure groups
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Group
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Description
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Group 1
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low-voltage accidents (< 1000 V)
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Group 2
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high voltage accidents (≥ 1000 V)
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Population
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Group:
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Age:
0–85 years
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Characteristics:
survivors of electric shocks
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Observation period:
April 1968 - December 2008 (except 1999)
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Study location:
Denmark
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Data source:
Danish National Board of Health
Study size
| Type |
Value |
| Participants |
3,133 |
Results (acc. to author)
Study funded by
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