Biological effects of power frequency electric fields review

Endpoint

• effects on the neurological system: neurostimulation
• implants/medical devices: cardiac pacemakers
• short-term and long-term effects on humans, plants and animals
• dielectric properties of biological material

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • electric field
  • low frequency
  • touch current
• • power transmission line
  • electric injuries/electrocution
• • occupational