Reviews of the science

Major reviews of the science of EMFs

This section gives summaries of recent major reviews of the science of EMFs conducted by national and international bodies. They are arranged with the most recent first. Note that the longer ago a report was compiled, the more likely the science is to have changed subsequently.

• World Health Organization(2007).

• European Commission Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly identified Health Risks (2007).

• National Radiological Protection Board UK (2001 - 2004)
  (separate reviews for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, a statement on miscarriage, and exposure guidelines and supporting reviews)

• California Department of Health Services USA (2002)
  (this review is regarded by some scientists as out of line with the international consensus)

• International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (International) (2002)
  (review of epidemiology only)

• International Agency for Research on Cancer (International) (2001)
  (review of cancer only)

• National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (USA) (1999)

• National Academy of Sciences (USA) (1997)

Or if you prefer here is a listing of the hundred or so reviews over the last two decades – but note that many of these are now out of date.

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