Does "electromagnetic pollution" cause illness? An inquiry among Austrian general practitioners risk

Risk communication

• risk assessment

Risk perception

• risk knowledge
• information source

Endpoint

• hypersensitivity/subjective complaints

Considered exposure sources

• • 16 2/3 Hz (train)
  • 50/60 Hz
• • power transmission line
  • inhouse wiring
  • PC/TV monitor
  • other domestic appliance
  • Radio/TV transmitter
  • microw. oven/heating device
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • mobile phone base station
  • cordless phone

Investigated group

196 Austrian general practioneers participated in the survey in 2003.

Related articles

• Kowall B et al. (2010): German wide cross sectional survey on health impacts of electromagnetic fields in the view of general practitioners
• Leitgeb N (2007): [Investigation of sleep quality in electrohypersensitive residents near base stations under domestic conditions]