Electrical wiring configurations and childhood cancer

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Am. J. Epidemiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7055661

Mille, M W

A causal relationship between the induction of childhood cancer and home exposure to transmission line magnetic fields has been suggested by other authors. The reason for their suggestion is the overrepresentation of childhood cancer cases in high current configuration (HCC) relative to a control distribution of homes near high current and low current configuration (LCC) transmission lines (TL). The author of this letter and the editor estimate the magnetic field exposure at addresses considered in HCC and LC areas and suggests that the 60 Hz magnetic fields in all residences were dominated by ambient household fields.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Rochester, NY
• OSTI ID: 7055661
• Journal Information: Am. J. Epidemiol.; (United States), Vol. 112
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
MAGNETIC FIELD CONFIGURATIONS
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
MAGNETIC FIELDS
SIDE EFFECTS
CHILDREN
ELECTRICITY
NEOPLASMS
AGE GROUPS
ANIMALS
DISEASES
MAMMALS
MAN
PRIMATES
VERTEBRATES
560400* - Other Environmental Pollutant Effects