Study type:
Epidemiological study
(observational study)
The relationship between residential proximity to extremely low frequency power transmission lines and adverse birth outcomes
epidem.
By:
Auger N, Joseph D, Goneau M, Daniel M
Published in: J Epidemiol Community Health 2011; 65 (1): 83-85
Aim of study (acc. to author)
The association between residential proximity to transmission lines and adverse birth outcomes was investigated in Canada.
Endpoint/type of risk estimation
Type of risk estimation:
(odds ratio (OR))
Exposure
Assessment
Exposure groups
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Group
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Description
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Group 1
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residential distance to power lines: < 50 m
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Group 2
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residential distance to power lines: 50 - 74.9 m
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Group 3
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residential distance to power lines: 75 - 99.9 m
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Group 4
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residential distance to power lines: 100 -149.9 m
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Group 5
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residential distance to power lines: 150 - 399.9 m
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Reference group 6
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residential distance to power lines: ≥ 400 m
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Population
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Group:
- women
- children in utero
- newborns
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Characteristics:
live singleton births
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Observation period:
1990 - 2004
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Study location:
Canada (Montreal and Quebec)
Study size
Statistical analysis method:
(
adjustment:
- age
- socioeconomic status
- maternal marital status, birthplace, language spoken at home, parity, period (1990-1994, 1995-1999, 2000-2004)
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Results (acc. to author)
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