Characterization of indoor extremely low frequency and low frequency electromagnetic fields in the INMA-Granada cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterize the exposure to electric fields and magnetic fields of non-ionizing radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum (15 Hz to 100 kHz) in the dwellings of children from the Spanish Environment and Childhood-"INMA" population-based birth cohort.

Methodology

The study sample was drawn from the INMA-Granada cohort. Out of 300 boys participating in the 9-10 year follow-up, 123 families agreed to the exposure assessment at home and completed a specific ad hoc questionnaire gathering information on sources of non-ionizing radiation electric and magnetic fields inside the homes and on patterns of use. Long-term indoor measurements were carried out in the living room and bedroom.

Results

Survey data showed a low exposure in the children's homes according t

SUBMITTER: Calvente I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4156360 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature