Maternal Use of Induction Heating Cookers During Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes: The Kyushu Okinawa Maternal and Child Health Study

Authors: Akiko Tokinobu, Keiko Tanaka, Masashi Arakawa, Yoshihiro Miyake

Year: 2021 Apr 12

Category: Bioelectromagnetics

Journal: Bioelectromagnetics

Institution: Kyushu Okinawa Maternal and Child Health Study

DOI: 10.1002/bem.22339

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33846994/

Abstract

Overview

The study explores the potential health risks associated with the exposure to intermediate-frequency electromagnetic fields (IF-EMFs) from induction heating (IH) cookers during pregnancy.

Findings

  • Focus on induction heating cookers as significant sources of IF-EMFs.
  • Analysis included data from 1,565 mother-child pairs in Japan.
  • Adjusted factors included maternal age, lifestyle, and health statuses.
  • Significant finding: IH cooker use during pregnancy is inversely associated with the risk of preterm birth (PTB).

Conclusion

This unique study indicates a strong connection between the non-exposure to EMFs from IH cookers and reduced risks of PTB. Caution advised regarding the use of EMF-emitting devices during pregnancy to potentially mitigate health risks.

electromagnetic fields induction heating pregnancy birth outcomes preterm birth
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