A cross-sectional study was conducted in Iran to investigate the relationship between occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic field and the level of reproductive hormones in male power plant workers.
The general health of the participants was assessed using the Goldberg and Hiller's 28-item scaled version of the General Health Questionnaire.
A blood sample was taken from each participant to analyze hormone levels.
| Group | Description |
|---|---|
| Reference group 1 | low exposure (33th percentile): 0.33 µT (median magnetic flux density) |
| Group 2 | moderate exposure (> 33th - 66th percentile): 1.51 µT (median magnetic flux density) |
| Group 3 | high exposure (> 66th percentile): 14.78 µT (median magnetic flux density) |
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Participants | 122 |
No statistically significant correlation between the level of exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields and serum levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone in male power plant workers was found.
The authors concluded that there was no relationship between occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic field and the level of reproductive hormones in male power plant workers.
This website uses cookies to provide you the best browsing experience. By continuing to use this website you accept our use of cookies.
