Childhood acute leukaemia and residential 16.7 Hz magnetic fields in Germany
2001
Childhood Leukaemia and Magnetic Fields
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Schüz J, Grigat J P, Brinkmann K, Michaelis J
Primary Institution: Institut für Medizinische Statistik und Dokumentation der Universität Mainz
Hypothesis
Is there an association between residential exposure to 16.7 Hz magnetic fields and childhood acute leukaemia?
Conclusion
There is a moderate but statistically non-significant association between magnetic fields and childhood leukaemia.
Supporting Evidence
- The study is the first to cover residential exposure to 16.7 Hz magnetic fields.
- The attributable risk of childhood leukaemia from these magnetic fields must be very low.
- Neglecting 16.7 Hz magnetic fields in childhood cancer studies appears to have little effect on findings.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether living near certain magnetic fields could cause childhood leukaemia, and found a small link, but it wasn't strong enough to be sure.
Methodology
case-control study
Limitations
The study was based on few exposed subjects.
Participant Demographics
children
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p>0.05
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