Powerline bioactivity - more than magnetism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous work on the possible public health impact of electricity utilization has mostly considered low frequency electromagnetic fields, particularly those associated with high voltage overhead powerlines, but no generally accepted biological mechanism has been proposed. The present study seeks to expand the area of debate to include airborne electroactivity.

Findings

From a literature survey it is concluded that there is statistically significant published evidence consistent with the involvement of airborne electroactive agents in the powerline proximity modulation of some cytokine activity. Attention is drawn to overhead line fault associated corona discharge action as a source of potentially bioactive agents deserving careful study in view of the widespread c

SUBMITTER: Sidaway GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3777017 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature