Occupational ELF-MF exposure and hematolymphopoietic cancers - Swiss National Cohort analysis and updated meta-analysis

Authors: Huss A, Spoerri A, Egger M, Kromhout H, Vermeulen R; Swiss National Cohort

Year: 2018 Mar 24

Category: Epidemiology

Journal: Environ Res

Institution: Swiss National Cohort

DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2018.03.022

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29587222

Abstract

Overview

This study delves into the risks associated with occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and its potential link to hematolymphopoietic cancers, leveraging data from the Swiss National Cohort and an updated meta-analysis.

Purpose

  • Investigating the impact of ELF-MF on various types of hematolymphopoietic malignancies.
  • Examination periods spanned from 1990 to 2008, assessing mortality risks.

Methods

The research utilized a job exposure matrix for occupations recorded in census data from 1990 and 2000, analyzing over 3.1 million workers exposed at different ELF-MF levels.

Findings

  • No general association was found between ELF-MF exposure and total hematolymphopoietic cancer mortality.
  • Increased specific risks were observed for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in workers exposed to higher ELF-MF levels and for longer durations.

Conclusion

While overall findings were non-conclusive for broader cancer categories, a discernible risk increase was noted for AML among highly exposed workers. These findings are corroborated by meta-analyzed data from previous studies.

ELF-MF occupational exposure hematolymphopoietic cancers AML meta-analysis
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