What Are the Health Effects of Living Near Power Lines?

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The discussion centers on the potential health effects of living near high-voltage power lines, specifically regarding headaches, nausea, and brain tumors. While there is no confirmed scientific consensus linking electromagnetic fields from power plants and high-tension cables to these health issues, statistical correlations have been observed. Participants emphasize the importance of avoiding proximity to high-voltage power lines despite the lack of definitive scientific evidence supporting health risks. A reference to a resource by Dr. John E. Moulder on static electromagnetic fields is provided for further exploration.

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  • Understanding of electromagnetic fields and their sources
  • Familiarity with health statistics and epidemiological studies
  • Basic knowledge of power generation and distribution systems
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This discussion is beneficial for health researchers, environmental scientists, public health officials, and residents living near power lines who are concerned about potential health risks associated with electromagnetic fields.

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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?
 
KaneOris said:
What type of plant?

An eggplant! :rolleyes:
 
Corny eh? Not an eggplant.. a power plant..
 
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.
 
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 occurrence 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:
 
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 occurrence 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?
 
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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