What Are the Health Effects of Living Near Power Lines?

In summary, living near power lines has been a topic of concern due to the potential health effects it may have. Studies have shown that exposure to the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted from power lines may increase the risk of childhood leukemia and certain types of cancer in adults. However, the evidence is inconclusive and more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects. Other health concerns associated with living near power lines include sleep disturbances, headaches, and cognitive issues. While the exact impact of living near power lines on human health is still unclear, it is recommended to minimize exposure to EMFs as a precautionary measure.
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franz32
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I want to ask about the applications of magnets

Is it possible that people who lived in a town could have health
problems such as headaches, nausea, brain tumors.. due to an established
plant, which distributes power to nearby towns and cities through
hundreds of high-tension cables running along and over a residential
area? I think it is.. but I don't know why."
 
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What type of plant?
 
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KaneOris said:
What type of plant?

An eggplant! :rolleyes:
 
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Corny eh? Not an eggplant.. a power plant..
 
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There is no confirmed connection between the type of electro-magnetic fields that you will find near electric generating plants, high voltage wires, or transformers.
 
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The scientific community has not reached a consensus on how/why exactly high voltage powerlines in close proximity to people for extended periods of time are linked to cancer occurence and other nasty stuff. Scientifically, it shouldn't happen, as these voltages are not high enough to cause such things in theory, but statistically the link exists. Just stay away from high-voltage powerlines. :biggrin:
 
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Sirus said:
The scientific community has not reached a consensus on how/why exactly high voltage powerlines in close proximity to people for extended periods of time are linked to cancer occurence and other nasty stuff. Scientifically, it shouldn't happen, as these voltages are not high enough to cause such things in theory, but statistically the link exists. Just stay away from high-voltage powerlines. :biggrin:

A question - didn't I read a few years ago that the scientist who published the paper supposedly establishing this link admitted falsifying his data?
 
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Still looking for an answer to my question above, but in the process I did find this site. It's titled "Static EM Field FAQ" by John E. Moulder, Ph.D, Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

http://www.mcw.edu/gcrc/cop/static-fields-cancer-FAQ/toc.html

LOTS of info there!
 

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What are some examples of how magnets are used in technology?

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How do magnets attract and repel each other?

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Can magnets lose their magnetism?

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