As I started to compile this situation report, I thought that I might not even find enough new studies or other interesting publications. I already knew that neither the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) nor the European Union has published anything new.
My doubts turned out to be unfounded as I found several interesting publications. I start the report with an article that focuses on the potential link between extremely low-frequency electric fields and cancer. A number of studies have discussed the association of magnetic field exposure with cancer, so the subject seemed new and fresh. According to the researchers there is very little evidence for the assumption that electric fields could be associated with health risks. If you would like to read up on this topic in more detail, you should read the comment related to the article and the reply to it in Bioelectromagnetics.
The next few articles demonstrate how extensively this subject matter is being discussed and studied around the world. In Japan, the researchers have studied the association between power-frequency magnetic fields and childhood brain tumours. In Rome, research has been conducted on the morbidity experience in populations residentially exposed to 50 Hz magnetic fields. As to the Swiss population, research has been conducted on residence near power lines and mortality from neurodegenerative diseases.
The last two publications are part of my own research. The first one reports on an extensive survey conducted a few years ago. Based on an open question in the survey and using qualitative methods, the aim was to estimate the number of Finns experiencing electromagnetic hypersensitivity. According to this data, the number is quite low. My other publication is a follow-up on studies that examine occupational exposure to electric and magnetic fields. This particular study dealt with work tasks carried out at 110 kV substations in the Tampere region.
Now the summary of the first situation report bulletin for the year 2010 ispublished online in English.
I hope you enjoy reading this first brief summary!
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