Electromagnetic Field Exposure in Kindergarten Children: Responsive Health Risk Concern

PAPER manual 2021 Exposure assessment Effect: unclear Evidence: Low

Read original paper → DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.69 Evidence Lab

Abstract

Electromagnetic Field Exposure in Kindergarten Children: Responsive Health Risk Concern Shiva Raj Acharya, Yong Chul Shin, Deog Hwan Moon, Sandip Pahari. Electromagnetic Field Exposure in Kindergarten Children: Responsive Health Risk Concern. Front Pediatr. 2021 Jul 5;9:694407. doi: 10.3389/fped.2021.69. Abstract Long-term exposure to physical agents can be detrimental to children due to their vulnerability. This study aimed to assess and compare the electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure level around the kindergartens from the underground transmission line (UGTL). We investigated randomly selected 24 kindergartens based on the location of the UGTL. The EMF emission levels were measured using an EMDEX II (Electric and Magnetic Digital Exposure Meter). The maximum mean value of the EMF emission level was 13.5 mG around the kindergartens and 17.7 mG from the point of UGTL to kindergartens. EMF emission level around the kindergartens was significantly associated with the location of the UGTL (t = -7.35, P < 0.001). These estimates are not trivial, as long-term exposure to EMF among kindergarten children can lead to different health problems. Routine monitoring of EMF emission levels is recommended including the awareness of EMF exposure to public citizens. Open access paper: frontiersin.org

AI evidence extraction

At a glance

Study type

Exposure assessment

Effect direction

unclear

Population

Kindergarten children (exposure environment: kindergartens)

Sample size

Exposure

underground transmission line (UGTL) · long-term exposure (contextual; not directly measured)

Evidence strength

Low

Confidence: 74% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

EMF emission levels were measured at 24 kindergartens using an EMDEX II meter. The maximum mean EMF emission level was 13.5 mG around kindergartens and 17.7 mG from the point of the UGTL to kindergartens; EMF emission level around kindergartens was significantly associated with UGTL location (t = -7.35, P < 0.001).

Outcomes measured

EMF emission level (mG) around kindergartens
Association of EMF emission level with UGTL location

Limitations

Health outcomes were not measured; statements about potential health problems are not supported by outcome data in the abstract.
Frequency/band and detailed measurement protocol (e.g., timing, averaging, distance metrics) are not provided in the abstract.
Study setting/location and selection details beyond 'randomly selected' are not described in the abstract.

Suggested hubs

occupational-exposure (0.15)
Exposure assessment in a specific setting (kindergartens) near power infrastructure; not occupational but setting-based monitoring.

View raw extracted JSON

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    "population": "Kindergarten children (exposure environment: kindergartens)",
    "sample_size": 24,
    "outcomes": [
        "EMF emission level (mG) around kindergartens",
        "Association of EMF emission level with UGTL location"
    ],
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    "effect_direction": "unclear",
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        "Health outcomes were not measured; statements about potential health problems are not supported by outcome data in the abstract.",
        "Frequency/band and detailed measurement protocol (e.g., timing, averaging, distance metrics) are not provided in the abstract.",
        "Study setting/location and selection details beyond 'randomly selected' are not described in the abstract."
    ],
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