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Electromagnetic Fields > ... > Publications on static/low frequency fields
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Statements and publications regarding static/low frequency fields
On this page, you can find publications and statements on specific topics regarding static/low frequency fields.
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Possible relationship between low-frequency electric and magnetic fields and neurode-generative diseases
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Several epidemiologic studies point to an elevated incidence of neurodegenerative diseases correlated with a high occupational exposure to low frequency electric and magnetic fields. Overall there seems to be an association between magnetic field exposure and both Alzheimer’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). No such association was found for Parkinson’s disease and for Multiple Sclerosis. In order to clarify the question of a causal relationship between magnetic field exposure and those diseases the Federal Office for Radiation Protection commissioned the research project “Effects of low frequency electromagnetic fields on the induction and progress of neurodegenerative diseases in an animal model”(full text in German only).
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Do strong static magnetic fields have an impact on human health?
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This topic is currently examined within two research projects commissioned by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS).The project "Effects of Exposure to Strong Static Magnetic Fields on the Cognitive Performance of Volunteers” will investigate the influence of strong static magnetic fields in the range between 1.5 and 7 Tesla on the cognitive performance of test persons such as memory, capacity of reaction, perception etc. The project “Effects of Repeated Exposure to Strong Static Magnetic Fields of MRI on the Endpoints Reproduction and Development in an Animal Model” will clarify whether strong static magnetic fields have an impact on embryonic development of mammals. At the beginning of both studies literature surveys were performed (full text in German only).
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Legal and factual aspects of the erection and operation of high-voltage overhead lines
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Against the background of expanding the electrical power supply networks and the connection of new energy sources to the existing power supply system, BfS comments on radiation protection issues and precautionary measures. According to the current state of knowledge the limit values set out in the provisions of the 26th Ordinance of the Federal Immission Protection Act (26. BlmSchV) guarantee the protection of health, even under permanent exposure. Below these limit values, however, there are indications that low-frequency magnetic fields might induce leukaemia in children. This gives reason to further develop guidelines to take into account principles of precaution (full text in German only).
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