Study type:
Epidemiological study
(observational study)
Magnetic field exposure and prognostic factors in childhood leukemia
epidem.
By:
Foliart DE, Mezei G, Iriye R, Silva JM, Ebi KL, Kheifets L, Link MP, Kavet R, Pollock BH
Published in: Bioelectromagnetics 2007; 28 (1): 69-71
Aim of study (acc. to author)
Endpoint/type of risk estimation
Exposure
Assessment
Exposure groups
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Group
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Description
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Group 1
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magnetic field exposure: < 0.1 µT
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Group 2
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magnetic field exposure: 0.1 - 0.19 µT
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Group 3
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magnetic field exposure: 0.2 - 0.29 µT
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Group 4
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magnetic field exposure: ≥ 0.3 µT
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Population
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Group:
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Age:
1–15 years
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Characteristics:
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Observation period:
September 1996 - January 2001
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Study location:
USA
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Data source:
Pediatric Oncology Group, USA
Study size
| Type |
Value |
| Eligible |
482 |
| Participants |
386 |
Statistical analysis method:
Results (acc. to author)
Study funded by
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Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), USA
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Electricité de France (EDF)
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