Montréal, December 13, 2013
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Over 40 years of scientific study Electric and magnetic fields
For over 40 years, scientists have been investigating the possible effects of electric and magnetic fields on human health. Hundreds of epidemiological studies have been conducted on various groups, including electric utility workers and the general public. In addition, numerous laboratory studies have been conducted on the effects of fields on the living cells of various animal species as well as humans.
To date, no studies have demonstrated that fields at the levels found in the home or workplace have any clear effect.
The World Health Organization and electric and magnetic fields
In 1996, the World Health Organization set up a vast project to study electric and magnetic fields.
Michael Repacholi, who led this project from 1996 to 2006, presents the results.
A Québec study
In the area of electric and magnetic fields, the experimental studies done on animals are very important. Scientists can expose animals to very high magnetic field levels under controlled conditions.
One of the very first studies of this kind was conducted here in Québec. It was led by Dr. Rosemonde Mandeville from the Institut Armand-Frappier, and the results of the study were published in 1997.
