Sharpening the focus in EMF research. [Electric and Magnetic Fields]

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States)

OSTI ID:5212496

Moore, T ^[1]

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1. Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)

Research results have yet to settle whether or not exposure to magnetic fields can adversely affect human health, but recent studies have provided strong pointers to several fertile areas of inquiry. EPRI is planning new studies that will dig deeper into the mysteries of these key focus areas, including questions about what wire code classifications really represent as indicators of residential magnetic field exposure and whether they are appropriate surrogates for actual exposure measurements. Other questions surround the hypothesis that magnetic fields could suppress production of the hormone melatonin, representing a possible mechanism of biological interaction. In addition to health studies, EPRI is continuing work in other parts of its comprehensive EMF research program, which includes identification of significant field sources and investigation of potential field management methods.

• OSTI ID: 5212496
• Journal Information: EPRI Journal (Electric Power Research Institute); (United States), Vol. 17:2; ISSN 0362-3416
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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