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Electromagnetic Fields

Over the years, DCEG research on the association between electromagnetic fields and cancer has made a significant impact in the following areas:

The finding that cell phone use did not increase risk of brain tumors affected FDA’s regulatory policies on radiofrequency radiation (Inskip et al., 2001).

Lack of an increased risk for childhood leukemia associated with high residential magnetic fields formed the basis of judicial rulings in the United Kingdom and elsewhere on the potential health effects of these exposures (Linet et al., 1997).

Electromagnetic Fields: Full list of article citations

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