Geophysical variables and behavior: LIII. Epidemiological considerations for incidence of cancer and depression in areas of frequent UFO reports

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · Percept. Motor Skills; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1988.67.3.799· OSTI ID:6274299

Persinger, M A

Luminous phenomena and anomalous physical forces have been hypothesized to be generated by focal tectonic strain fields that precede earthquakes. If these geophysical processes exist, then their spatial and temporal density should be greatest during periods of protracted, localized UFO reports; they might be used as dosimetric indicators. Contemporary epidemiological data concerning the health risks of power frequency electromagnetic fields and radon gas levels (expected correlates of certain tectonic strain fields), suggest that increased incidence (odds ratios greater 1:3) of brain tumors and leukemia should be evident within flap areas. In addition the frequency of variants of temporal lobe lability, psychological depression and posttraumatic stress should be significantly elevated. UFO field investigators, because they have repeated, intermittent close proximity to these fields, are considered to be a particularly high risk population for these disorders. 22 references.

• Research Organization: Laurentian Univ., Sudbury, Ontario (Canada)
• OSTI ID: 6274299
• Journal Information: Percept. Motor Skills; (United States), Vol. 67:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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