Study overviews

Please note that a publication can be assigned to several endpoints, i.e. the sum of publications from the individual thematic points and subpoints can be greater than the total sum of actual publications.

Epidemiological studies on power frequency fields (50/60 Hz)

528 studies in total
  1. Childhood leukemia
    103 studies
  2. Other
    85 studies
  3. Leukemia/lymphoma
    85 studies
  4. Brain cancer
    81 studies
  5. Breast cancer
    65 studies
  6. Neurodegenerative diseases
    64 studies
  7. Other types of cancer
    63 studies
  8. Other types of childhood cancer
    62 studies
  9. Reproductive/pregnancy effects
    61 studies
  10. Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints
    31 studies

Leukemia/lymphoma 85 studies in total

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Authors Year Study type Study group Observation period Study location Endpoints Parameters
Authors Year Study type Study group Observation period Study location Endpoints Parameters
Rodriguez-Garcia JA et al. 2012 cross-sectional study men, women January 2000 - December 2005 Spain acute leukemia (acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia) magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, electrical substation, residential, also other exposures without EMF
Marcilio I et al. 2011 case-control study men, women, ≥ 40 years 2001 - 2005 Brazil leukemia and lymphoma, brain tumor, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, residential
Stein Y et al. 2011 - men, women, 18–69 years not stated Israel leukemia and lymphoma, brain tumor, breast cancer, testicular cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, bone cancer, malignant melanoma, lung cancer and other cancer types RF field, Radio/TV transmitter, radar, wireless transmitter, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, electrical substation, PC/TV monitor, occupational, also other exposures without EMF
Fazzo L et al. 2009 cohort study men, women 1954 - 2003, follow-up January 1998 - December 2003 Italy leukemia and lymphoma, primary malignant neoplasms, neoplasms of the digestive organs, pancreas, thyroid gland, secondary and unspecified neoplasms, benign neoplasms, neurodegenerative diseases, ischaemic heart diseases, complications of pregnancy, perinatal diseases, disorders of thyroid gland magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, residential
Kaufman DW et al. 2009 case-control study men, women, ≥ 18 years April 1997 - February 2003 Thailand acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) mobile communications, GSM, microwaves, cordless phone, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, other domestic appliance, occupational, residential, personal, also other exposures without EMF
Kheifets L et al. 2008 meta-analysis men, women 1950 - 1997 USA, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, France, Italy, UK, China, New Zealand, Australia leukemia, brain tumor RF field, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, occupational
Lowenthal RM et al. 2007 case-control study men, women, children, 0–94 years 1972 - 1980 Australia Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, chronic myeloproliferative disorders, acute myeloid leukaemia, chronic myeloid leukaemia magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, power transmission line, residential
Johansen C et al. 2007 cohort study men, women 1968 - 2002 Denmark leukemia and lymphoma, brain tumor, breast cancer magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, electrical substation, occupational
Karipidis K et al. 2007 case-control study men 2000 - 2001 Australia non-Hodgkin lymphoma magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, occupational
Mester B et al. 2006 case-control study men, women, 18–80 years not stated Germany malignant lymphoma magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, occupational, also other exposures without EMF