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Power Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, Melatonin and the Risk of Breast Cancer (RCE-1)

Power Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, Melatonin and the Risk of Breast Cancer

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An independent Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation

Publication date: February 2006

ISBN: 0 85951 573 7

 

Synopsis

Exposure to power frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is ubiquitous in modern life. It was suggested almost 20 years ago that chronic exposure to EMFs may increase the risk of breast cancer, via a reduction in secretion of the hormone melatonin from the pineal gland. To review this hypothesis, this report addresses evidence on three issues, namely, whether:

  1. EMFs affect the production or action of melatonin,
  2. melatonin affects the risk of breast cancer,
  3. EMFs affect the risk of breast cancer.

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Last reviewed: 17 August 2009