Does precautionary information about electromagnetic fields trigger nocebo responses? An experimental risk communication study risk

Risk perception

• risk perception
• personal risk estimation

Endpoint

• hypersensitivity/subjective complaints
• effect of a precautionary information on nocebo response

Considered exposure sources

• • mobile communications
  • W-LAN/WiFi

Investigated group

A total of 137 participants in Germany took part in a survey and experiment with sham exposure to a WLAN device.