Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)—Health Aspects Research paper

BACKGROUND

Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) occur when electricity is utilized and conducted. Electromagnetic radiation is produced by the combination of these electric and magnetic forces. EMFs occur everywhere in our environment: electric blankets, toasters, microwaves, cellular phones, power lines, and so on. In the last decade some researchers have attempted to link exposure to EMFs to a higher frequency of cancer occurrences. Research is ongoing and there is much debate on this topic.

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Electromagnetic fields—Health aspects

Electric lines—Health aspects

Electromagnetic radiation

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CQ Researcher, October 22, 1993.

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, 1992.

The New Book of Popular Science. Grolier, 1994.

Science and Technology Desk Reference. Gale, 1993.

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Electromagnetic radiation

Electromagnetic waves

Electric lines

EMFs

EMFs and cancer

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Bio-Electro-Magnetics Institute, 2490 W. Moana Lane, Reno, NV 89509–3936.

Electric Power Research Institute, 3412 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304.

SUGGESTIONS FOR NARROWING THIS TOPIC

Investigate the possible link between EMFs and cancer.

Present a scientific discussion of EMFs.

Research the degree of low-level radiation emitted by various appliances.

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