IARC Monographs. Volume 80 : Non-Ionizing Radiation, Part 1: Static and Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Fields

IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)

ISBN 10: 9283212800 / ISBN 13: 9789283212805

Published by World Health Organization, Lyon, 2002

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429 pages. Softcover. Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: IARC Monographs. Volume 80 : Non-Ionizing Radiation, Part 1: Static and Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Fields
• Publisher: World Health Organization, Lyon
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9283212800
• ISBN 13: 9789283212805
• Binding: Couverture souple
• Condition: Bon
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Synopsis

This volume evaluates possible carcinogenic hazards from exposures to static and extremely low frequency (ELF) electric and magnetic fields. It is the first of two IARC Monographs volumes on various kinds of non-ionizing radiation. Extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic field exposures result from proximity to electric power transmission lines, household wiring, and electric appliances and are in addition to the exposure that results from the earth's magnetic field.

Overall, extremely low frequency magnetic fields were evaluated as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). Static magnetic fields and static and extremely low frequency electric fields could not be classified as to carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.