Authored By:
Zhao L, et al
Summary:
This is a meta-analysis of 9 case-control studies investigating whether exposure to ELF magnetic fields is associated with childhood leukaemia. The meta-analysis included 11,699 cases and 13,194 controls. There was an increased risk of childhood leukaemia for magnetic field exposures more than 0.4µT (OR=1.57, 95% CI=1.03-2.40); there was a higher risk specifically for acute lymphocytic leukaemia (OR=2.43, 95% CI=1.30-4.55). The authors conclude that these results agree with previous research that exposure to higher than normal magnetic fields may be associated with childhood leukaemia.
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Leuk Res 2014
