'Electromagnetic smog' unlikely to harm humans

Conclusion This study adds to the literature suggesting that environmental magnetic field exposure is unlikely to cause human disease. It's important to note, however, that this study did not examine disease states directly, but instead investigated a mechanism of action thought to be the most likely candidate to explain the observed link between MFs and certain medical conditions. The results of this study suggest that radical pair mechanism is not likely to be sensitive to magnetic fields. Further potential mechanisms of action will need to be studied before drawing firm conclusions on the risk (or lack thereof) presented by mobile phones, power lines and other sources of weak magnetic fields. The results of this study do not conflict with the most recent guidance from the UK Health Protection Agency, which states that “there is no known mechanism or clear experimental evidence” that explains the association between MF exposure and diseases such as childhood leukaemia or Alzheimer’s disease. Other agencies have released similar guidance on magnetic field exposure. In 2002, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorised extremely low-frequency magnetic fields as "possibly carcinogenic [i.e. cancer-causing] to humans". A later report from the same agency concluded that there is inadequate evidence to confirm the impact of these fields on human health. Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices. Follow Behind the Headlines on Twitter. Join...
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