Electromagnetic radiation from high energy power installations has negative health effects
the verdict
CONTESTED
the evidence cuts both ways
confidence 43/100
Evidence regarding the negative health effects of electromagnetic radiation from power installations is contested, with some studies indicating statistical associations with childhood leukemia and neurodegenerative diseases, while other large investigations and reviews report inconsistent results or no causal link.
Evidence for · 5
Residential exposure to magnetic fields from high-voltage power lines and risk of childhood leukemia.
2023 · cited by 22
Residential proximity to high-voltage power lines showed an excess risk of childhood leukemia.
Evidence against · 2
Residential exposure to magnetic field due to high-voltage power lines and childhood leukemia risk in mainland France - GEOCAP case-control study, 2002-2010.
2025 · cited by 2
A large French case-control study concluded that extremely low-frequency magnetic fields are probably not associated with acute leukemia risk.
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More for · 4
Occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields and risk of Alzheimer disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2018 · cited by 0
A meta-analysis of occupational studies suggests an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease associated with extremely low-frequency magnetic field exposure.
Occupational exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields and the risk of ALS: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2018 · cited by 0
A meta-analysis found a slightly increased risk of ALS in workers occupationally exposed to higher levels of extremely low-frequency magnetic fields.
Occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields and Alzheimer disease: a meta-analysis.
2008 · cited by 0
Pooled estimates from a meta-analysis suggest an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease from occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields.
Insights in the biology of extremely low-frequency magnetic fields exposure on human health.
2020 · cited by 0
Accumulated epidemiologic evidence indicates a correlation between exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields and childhood cancer incidence, Alzheimer's disease, and miscarriage.
More against · 1
Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields and heart disease.
2007 · cited by 0
A review of epidemiologic studies concluded that the evidence speaks against an etiologic relation between exposure to electric and magnetic fields and cardiovascular disease.