Long-term (up to 20years) effects of 50-Hz magnetic field exposure on blood chemistry parameters in healthy men
Authors not listed · 2012
Long-term exposure to 50-Hz magnetic fields above 0.3 μT was associated with significant changes in serum sodium, chloride, phosphorus, and glucose in healthy men.
Plain English Summary
Researchers examined nocturnal profiles of blood parameters including electrolytes, nonprotein nitrogenous compounds, and glucose in 15 men exposed chronically to 50-Hz magnetic fields for 1 to 20 years. The exposed group had weekly geometric mean exposures ranging from 0.1 to 2.6 μT. Results were compared to 15 unexposed men of similar age with exposures ranging from 0.004 to 0.092 μT. Exposed men showed significant changes in serum sodium, chloride, phosphorus, and glucose for exposures greater than 0.3 μT. The authors concluded that long-term exposure above 0.3 μT could induce biological modifications of certain blood parameters, though clinical relevance needs further investigation.
Why This Matters
The study aimed to test potential effects of chronic magnetic field exposure on blood chemistry in humans. Blood samples were collected hourly overnight from 20:00 to 08:00.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{long_term_up_to_20years_effects_of_50_hz_magnetic_field_exposure_on_blood_chemistry_parameters_in_healthy_men_ce1332,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Long-term (up to 20years) effects of 50-Hz magnetic field exposure on blood chemistry parameters in healthy men},
year = {2012},
doi = {10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.12.020},
}