Study overviews

Epidemiological studies of low and radio frequency exposure on children's health comprise the following studies:

Epidemiological studies on the effects of low and radio frequency on children

342 studies in total
  1. 136 studies
  2. 91 studies
  3. 89 studies
  4. 68 studies
  5. 32 studies
  6. 21 studies
  7. 19 studies

Pregnancy outcomes

89 studies in total
  1. 68 studies
  2. 34 studies
  3. one study
Authors Year Study type Study group Observation period Study location Endpoints Parameters
Irgens A et al. 1997 cohort study men, women, children in utero, newborns 1970 - 1993 Norway sex ratio, male proportion of offspring magnetic field, static magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, high volt./current device/welder, occupational
Juutilainen J et al. 1993 case-control study women, children in utero 1984 - 1986 Finland early pregnancy loss magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, residential
Kanal E et al. 1993 - women, children in utero, newborns 1990 USA live birth, miscarriage, infertility, preterm delivery, gender of the offspring, and birth weight RF, magnetic field, static magnetic field, DC, MRI, occupational
Khan MW et al. 2018 preliminary study women, children in utero, 18–40 years 2008 - 2015 Finland miscarriage, reduced birth weight, smallness for gestational age and preterm birth EAS/RFID, magnetic field, static magnetic field, low frequency, intermediate frequency, co-exposure, occupational
Kok RD et al. 2004 - children, children in utero, newborns, 0–9 years 1998 - 2000 The Netherlands birth weight, gestational age at birth, type of delivery, and arterial pH at birth, neurological evaluation (functioning of eyes and ears), gross and fine motor functioning, social development and communication static magnetic field, MRI
Kurppa K et al. 1985 case-control study women, children in utero, newborns 1976 - 1982 Finland congenital malformations (defects of the central nervous system, orofacial clefts, skeletal defects, or cardiovascular malformations) magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, PC/TV monitor, occupational
Lee GM et al. 2002 case-control study women, children in utero March1990 - April 1991 USA miscarriage magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, residential, personal
Li DK et al. 1995 case-control study children in utero, newborns 1990 - 1991 USA congenital urinary tract anomalies magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, other domestic appliance, personal
Li DK et al. 2002 cohort study, prospective cohort study women, children in utero October 1996 - October 1998 USA miscarriage magnetic field, low frequency, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, other domestic appliance, occupational, residential, personal
Li DK et al. 2017 cohort study women, children in utero, ≥ 18 years not stated USA miscarriage magnetic field, low frequency, 50/60 Hz