Studies of electromagnetic fields and cancer: how inconsistent?
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Various studies of the literature on the possible health risks of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to fully support either side of the argument. One of the most recent studies, carried out in Sweden, shows a link between calculated historical EMF and leukemia in children, but no connection with central nervous system cancers or with measured fields. However, there is considerable variation in the findings of the nine available studies, and no firm conclusions can therefore be drawn. The need for research in the field of mechanisms through which EMF has an effect on human cells is highlighted.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1993
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Toxic experiment
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Julia Green Brody and her associates have provided a good overview on the difficulty of proving the role played by environmental estrogens in increasing the incidence of breast cancer. They point out the inability of scientists to demonstrate the ill effects of synthetic estrogens since everyone has been exposed to these compounds. They should be commended for describing in plain language the intricacies in designing experimental protocols ranging from collecting water samples, characterizing chemicals, assessing exposures and reconstructing historical exposures.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1999
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Estrogens may link pesticides, breast cancer
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The hypothesis that chlorinated pesticides can foster breast cancer owing to their adverse effects on estrogen metabolism has generated much controversy. Cornell University researchers based the hypothesis on biochemical and epidemiological findings, which has generated mixed views from members of the research community. While breast cancer researchers hail the theory, others claim it opposes other findings. According to the theory, certain pesticides change the ratio of bad and good estrogen in breast tissue, possibly triggering breast cancer.
Publication Name: Environmental Science & Technology
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-936X
Year: 1996
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