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Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field Exposure and Parkinson’s Disease—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Data

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  • Anke Huss

    (Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584CM, The Netherlands
    Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern 3012, Switzerland)

  • Tom Koeman

    (Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584CM, The Netherlands)

  • Hans Kromhout

    (Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584CM, The Netherlands)

  • Roel Vermeulen

    (Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3584CM, The Netherlands
    Julius Centre for Public Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre, Utrecht 3584CG, The Netherlands)

Abstract

Objective : To examine the association between occupational exposure to extremely-low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and Parkinson’s disease. Methods : We systematically searched publications reporting risk estimates of Parkinson’s disease in workers exposed to ELF-MF. Summary relative risks were obtained with random effects meta-analysis. Results : We included 11 studies. To assign exposure, four studies evaluated occupational records, four used census, interview or questionnaire information and three used death certificates. Risk of Parkinson’s disease was not elevated in workers exposed to ELF-MF with a summary relative risk of 1.05, 95% CI 0.98–1.13. Conclusions : Overall, there was no evidence that the exposure to ELF-MF increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease.

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  • Anke Huss & Tom Koeman & Hans Kromhout & Roel Vermeulen, 2015. "Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field Exposure and Parkinson’s Disease—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Data," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(7), pages 1-9, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:12:y:2015:i:7:p:7348-7356:d:51861
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    1. Kerstin Hug & Martin Röösli & Regula Rapp, 2006. "Magnetic field exposure and neurodegenerative diseases – recent epidemiological studies," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 51(4), pages 210-220, July.
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