The influence of electromagnetic fields generated by wireless connectivity systems on the occurrence of emotional disorders in women: A preliminary report.
This preliminary cross-sectional study of 200 women working in healthcare and trade assessed associations between wireless-system EMF exposures and emotional disorders. The authors report that GSM 900/1800 base-station exposure contributed to depressive disorders among medical personnel, while WLAN exposure was reported to have the opposite effect. They also report mixed associations for phone use and physical activity with depression and trait anxiety, and call for further research.
Key points
- Cross-sectional study of 200 women aged 25β35 in Lublin, Poland (2017).
- Compared healthcare workers with shopping center staff regarding wireless-related EMF exposures and emotional outcomes.
- Authors report an association between GSM 900/1800 base-station exposure and depressive disorders among medical personnel.
- Authors report WLAN EMF exposure showed the opposite association with depressive disorders.
- More time on phone conversations was reported to decrease depression feelings but increase trait anxiety in medical staff.
- Free-time physical activity was reported to intensify depressive states in women working in trade.
- The abstract provides limited detail on exposure and outcome measurement methods.
- Authors state further studies are needed on EMF influences on the nervous system.
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