Electric power use and breast cancer: a hyptothesis

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Am. J. Epidemiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6784994

Stevens, R G

It is the purpose of this paper to present the hypothesis that use of electric power may increase risk of breast cancer. The hypothesis is based on experimental evidence that shows an effect of light and extremely low frequency electric and/or magnetic (ELF) fields on pineal melatonin production, and on the relationship of melatonin to mammary carcinogenesis. A brief discussion of the epidemiology of breast cancer will be followed by a description of the experimental foundation for the hypothesis. 20 references, 1 figure.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6784994
• Journal Information: Am. J. Epidemiol.; (United States), Vol. 125:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MAMMARY GLANDS
NEOPLASMS
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RISK ASSESSMENT
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INDOLES
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ORGANS
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