Risks Perception of Electromagnetic Fields in Taiwan: The Influence of Psychopathology and the Degree of Sensitivity to Electromagnetic Fields risk

Endpoint

• hypersensitivity/subjective complaints: presence and degree of hypersensitivity
• perceived risks of electromagnetic fields and other environmental sources; relationships between risk perception, psychopathology, and the degree of self-reported sensitivity to EMF

Considered exposure sources

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field
  • also other exposures without EMF
• • power transmission line
  • electrical substation
  • inhouse wiring
  • other domestic appliance
  • Radio/TV transmitter
  • microw. oven/heating device
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • mobile phone base station

Investigated group

1,251 randomly selected persons in Taiwan.