Download or read book Power Frequency Magnetic Fields and Public Health written by William F. Horton and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-06-27 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prospect that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) may foster disease is an alarming thought-one which raises such questions as: What are these invisible forces? How are they produced? Is there conclusive evidence that they are harmful to the human body? How do we protect ourselves against possible harm from them? This book addresses these and other questions about magnetic fields, bringing together in a single reference source the scientific background, current status of health research, and means to reduce the impact of EMFs in our environment. Important information is provided for developing policies and procedures related to human interaction with magnetic fields. The authors describe the concept of prudent avoidance, emphasizing its value as a tool in the design, construction, and valuation of homes, offices, retail facilities, and factories. The book provides theory, computer simulation results, measured data, and recommendations for magnetic field management, all of which are useful as a power system design and construction resource. The authors have compiled an impressive summary of the studies, findings, and reports done in the past 15 years in the areas of human health effects which might be attributed to exposure to power frequency magnetic fields. Wherever appropriate throughout text, the authors provide examples to illustrate concepts and include end-of-chapter exercises (with solutions) to help readers solidify their understanding of the material presented. Originally designed as a textbook, this is also an excellent reference in the areas of environmental engineering, city and regional planning, and electrical engineering.
Download or read book Possible Health Effects of Exposure to Residential Electric and Magnetic Fields written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1997-03-18 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can the electric and magnetic fields (EMF) to which people are routinely exposed cause health effects? This volume assesses the data and draws conclusions about the consequences of human exposure to EMF. The committee examines what is known about three kinds of health effects associated with EMF: cancer, primarily childhood leukemia; reproduction and development; and neurobiological effects. This book provides a detailed discussion of hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, and risk characterization for each. Possible Health Effects of Exposure to Residential Electric and Magnetic Fields also discusses the tools available to measure exposure, common types of exposures, and what is known about the effects of exposure. The committee looks at correlations between EMF exposure and carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, neurobehavioral effects, reproductive and developmental effects, effects on melatonin and other neurochemicals, and effects on bone healing and stimulated cell growth.
Download or read book Research on Power Frequency Fields Completed Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-06-07 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 1970s, concerns about health hazards associated with electric and magnetic fields from power lines and from workplace, school, and household use of electricity have led to many studies and continued controversy about whether adverse health effects occur. In the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-486), Congress authorized a focused national research program to study the possible health effects of exposure to low-intensity, 60-hertz electric and magnetic fields. In response to this legislation and at the request of the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Research Council established a committee under the Board on Radiation Effects Research (BRER) in the Commission on Life Sciences (CLS) to aid in its review of the power-frequency magnetic field research activities completed under the Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination (EMF-RAPID) program that was authorized by the Energy Policy Act. The Research Council's Committee to Review the Research Activities Completed Under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT) was asked to review the EMF-RAPID program implemented by DOE and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and research strategies suggested by other federal and nonfederal groups.
Download or read book Biological effects of power frequency electric and magnetic fields written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1989 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biological Effects of Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by Office of Technology Assessment United S and published by The Minerva Group, Inc.. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report was prepared by the Office of Technology Assessment of the United States Congress to review the health effects of high-voltage transmission lines. For about two decades, there has been some concern about the health effects of electric and magnetic fields produced by transmission lines. Recent studies have heightened this concern. Health effects research is still preliminary and inconclusive, but a growing number of studies suggest that under certain circumstances even relatively weak electric and magnetic fields can produce biologic changes.This report discusses the present state of knowledge on the health effects of low-frequency electric and magnetic fields and describes current U. S. funding levels and research programs. Also, the report provides information on regulatory activity, including existing and proposed field exposure standards.
Download or read book Assessment of Health Effects from Exposure to Power line Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Protection of Workers from Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by International Radiation Protection Association. International Non-Ionising Radiation Committee and published by International Labour Organization. This book was released on 1994 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Possible Health Effects of Exposure to Residential Electric and Magnetic Fields written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1997-02-18 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can the electric and magnetic fields (EMF) to which people are routinely exposed cause health effects? This volume assesses the data and draws conclusions about the consequences of human exposure to EMF. The committee examines what is known about three kinds of health effects associated with EMF: cancer, primarily childhood leukemia; reproduction and development; and neurobiological effects. This book provides a detailed discussion of hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, and risk characterization for each. Possible Health Effects of Exposure to Residential Electric and Magnetic Fields also discusses the tools available to measure exposure, common types of exposures, and what is known about the effects of exposure. The committee looks at correlations between EMF exposure and carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, neurobehavioral effects, reproductive and developmental effects, effects on melatonin and other neurochemicals, and effects on bone healing and stimulated cell growth.
Download or read book Health Effects of Low frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by ORAU Panel on Health Effects of Low-Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Current Studies of Possible Health Effects of Exposure to Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by Electric Power Research Institute and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Questions and Answers about Electric and Magnetic Fields EMF Associated with the Use of Electric Power written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about Electric & Magnetic Fields (EMF) exposure in the workplace. Describes what researchers have learned (& have yet to learn) about EMFs & identifies come sources of EMFs in various industries. This information should help workers & employers understand the scientific basis for the concerns & the uncertainties about EMF exposure. Contents: EMF basics; human health studies; biological studies; summaries & opinions; ongoing research; your EMF environment; sources of additional information. Extensive references.
Download or read book NIEHS Report on Health Effects from Exposure to Power line Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Niehs Report on Health Effects from Exposure to Power Line Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by Kenneth Olden and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the analysis and conclusions of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) regarding possible health effects from ELF-EMF (magnetic field) exposures. The NIEHS carried out a hazard evaluation of ELF-EMF exposure that examined both historical and novel scientific evidence on possible health and biological effects at a series of open, scientific meetings. The scientific evidence suggesting that ELF-EMF exposures pose any health risk is weak, and there is a lack of connection between the human data and the experimental data (animal and mechanistic).
Download or read book Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine written by Ferdinando Bersani and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, a selection of the papers presented at the 2nd World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism, provides state-of-the-art information on applications of electricity and electromagnetic fields on living organisms, especially man.
Download or read book Proceedings of the Scientific Workshop on the Health Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields on Workers written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biological Effects of Power Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields written by Indira Nair and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Electromagnetic Fields written by Victor S. Rezendes and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1994-12 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the public's exposure to the electromagnetic fields that are emitted from federally owned power lines. Reviews the responses of states and utilities to the public's concerns about these fields and the efforts of various federal agencies to implement a federal research and communication program. Charts and tables.
