Residential magnetic fields exposure and childhood leukemia: a population-based case-control study in California

Authors: Thomas DC

Year: 2018

Category: Epidemiology

Journal: Cancer Causes Control

DOI: 10.1007/s10552-018-1037-9

URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10552-018-1037-9

Abstract

Overview

This study explores the association between residential magnetic fields and the incidence of childhood leukemia.

Findings

  • The Los Angeles County study reported an Odds Ratio (OR) of 2.19 with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) ranging from 1.12 to 4.31, p for trend = .007, in the highest exposure category (>0.125 µT).
  • The wiring-based model indicated an association between residential magnetic fields (MF) and childhood leukemia, validated by the stability of distribution and transmission lines as predictors.

Conclusion

The findings underline the importance of innovative assessments in electromagnetic field (ELF-MF) exposure to better understand the association with childhood leukemia, suggesting mechanisms beyond the scope of traditional High Voltage Transmission Lines (HVTL)-only models.

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