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2018·Meta-analysisAdverse effect

Occupational extremely low frequency magnetic fields and neurodegenerative disease: a meta-analysis

Huss A, Peters S, Vermeulen R · Bioelectromagnetics · Netherlands

Summary

Meta-analysis of 20 studies examining occupational ELF magnetic field exposure and neurodegenerative disease. Elevated pooled risk for Alzheimer's disease and ALS in highly exposed workers.

Key findings

  • 01Pooled OR 1.63 for Alzheimer's in highest ELF-exposed workers
  • 02ALS risk elevated (OR 1.26)
  • 03No consistent signal for Parkinson's disease

Source

doi.org/10.1002/bem.22102

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