The Sensitivity of Children to Electromagnetic Fields -- Kheifets et al. 116 (2): e303 -- Pediatrics

Link: The Sensitivity of Children to Electromagnetic Fields -- Kheifets et al. 116 (2): e303 -- Pediatrics.

Had to rise from my recent blog slumber to bring you this.
Will you read it? unlikely but i can't use that as an excuse not to lead horse to water....the study was funded by, (among others) the WHO, (not the band), which is especially significent in as much as it represents an establishment viewpoint.

I'm quoting a few paragraphs to give you an overview....first up

"Numerous studies have evaluated developmental effects of RF fields on mammals, birds, and other nonmammalian species.(53,54) These studies have shown clearly that RF fields are teratogenic at exposure levels that are high enough to cause significant increases in temperature. There is no consistent evidence of effects at nonthermal exposure levels, although only a few studies have evaluated possible effects on postnatal development using sensitive end points such as behavioral effects.

Secondly:

When risks are complex, an established cause-effect relationship is absent, or the scientific findings are not robustly quantifiable, the need for timely preventive action makes a precautionary approach an essential part of policy making. Many societies believe that this is particularly true regarding children (including the unborn child): they represent the future of the society, have the potential for longer exposure than adults, and yet are less able to manage their own risk.

Also of interest is the disclaimer.

"The opinions in this paper are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not represent the position of the World Health Organization".

and the conflict of interest.

Dr Kheifets worked and consulted for Electric Power Research Institute and Utilities (Palo Alto, CA), and Dr Saunders worked for the National Radiation Protection Board (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom).

The bottom line for me is that the authors of the paper

"strongly recommended additional laboratory and epidemiologic studies relating to childhood leukemia and ELF magnetic field exposure"

It will probably be classed as inconclusive, not enough evidence, not done using the double bluff, (blind) method etc and we will have to wait until the 'chickens come home to roost' for any action to be taken which, by that time will be too late...or not if you happen to be in the pharmaceutical industry and there are new and extremley profitable drugs to manage disease/illness.

Believe me exposure to fields/rays/waves/frequencies do affect cells at the biological level and will cause future problems. there are simple instruments for measuring the level of exposure to these fields, (i use a TriField meter), that demonstrate the presence of them. What steps you take are up to you.