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Electromagnetic fields
- What are electromagnetic fields?
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- What are static and low-frequency electric and magnetic fields?
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- Effects of static and low-frequency fields
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- High-frequency fields
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- Cancer and leukaemia
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Effects of electric and magnetic fields
If a person is exposed to external electric and magnetic fields additional electric fields and currents are generated in the body. This direct effect on the body is essential for the assessment of health risks. In every day life the effects of the low-frequency fields of alternating currents are relevant above all. Static magnetic fields play a role mainly in medicine and industry. In the future static fields will also occur around the planned HVDC lines.
Possible longterm effects of low-frequency fields are examined scientifically as well. Besides a possibly elevated risk of childhood leukaemia an increased risk of diseases of the nervous system for (occupational) exposure to strong low-frequency fields is discussed.