Study type:
Epidemiological study
(observational study)
Non-specific physical symptoms in relation to actual and perceived proximity to mobile phone base stations and powerlines
epidem.
By:
Baliatsas C, van Kamp I, Kelfkens G, Schipper M, Bolte J, Yzermans J, Lebret E
Published in: BMC Public Health 2011; 11: 421
Aim of study (acc. to author)
Further details
Non-specific physical symptoms (16 items), environmental sensitivity (9 items), coping style (active problem solving: 5 items; avoidance: 2 items), and lack of perceived control (2 items) were assessed by questionnaires.
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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perceived proximity to mobile phone base stations
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Group 2
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calculated distance to closest base station
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Group 3
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perceived proximity to power lines
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Group 4
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calculated distance to closest power line
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Population
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Group:
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Age:
≥ 18 years
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Characteristics:
residents of 22 residential areas with varying levels of urbanization, socioeconomic status and clustering of environmental problems (air pollution, noise and green area)
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Observation period:
2006
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Study location:
The Netherlands
Study size
| Type |
Value |
| Total |
9,502 |
| Participants |
3,611 |
| Participation rate |
37 % |
Statistical analysis method:
- multiple linear regression analysis
Results (acc. to author)
Study funded by
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