Note: This study found no significant biological effects under its experimental conditions. We include all studies for scientific completeness.
[Electromagnetic poles and reproduction].
Indulski JA, Makowiec-Dabrowska T, Zmyslony M, Siedlecka J · 1997
View Original AbstractReview of occupational EMF studies found inconsistent reproductive health effects, with no clear acute harm but uncertainty remaining.
Plain English Summary
Polish researchers reviewed multiple studies examining whether electromagnetic field exposure from power lines, medical devices, computers, and household appliances affects reproductive health in workers. They analyzed data on pregnancy outcomes including miscarriages, birth defects, and low birth weight. The review found inconsistent results across studies, with no clear evidence of acute reproductive harm from occupational EMF exposure, though the authors noted that negative effects couldn't be completely ruled out.
Study Details
The authors review epidemiological data concerning the relationship between reproduction disorders and the exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted by power lines, industrial power-charged devices, diagnostic and therapeutical appliances, video display terminals (VDTs) and electric household devices.
The studies involved the analysis of the EMF effect on female and male reproduction, including the r...
It was observed that the findings were frequently inconsistent, i.e. under the same conditions of EM...
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@article{ja_1997_electromagnetic_poles_and_reproduction_3101,
author = {Indulski JA and Makowiec-Dabrowska T and Zmyslony M and Siedlecka J},
title = {[Electromagnetic poles and reproduction].},
year = {1997},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9501341/},
}