Risk communication study  (theoretical study) A precautionary public health protection strategy for the possible risk of childhood leukaemia from exposure to power frequency magnetic fields. RIS By: Maslanyj M, Lightfoot T, Schüz J, Sienkiewicz Z, McKinlay A Published in: BMC Public Health 2010; 10 : 673 ( full article, PubMed Entry , Journal web site ) Exposure sources considered magnetic field, 50/60 Hz (AC), power transmission line Risk communication risk identification, risk analysis, risk assessment European Commission precautionary principle focus of discussion: cancer (childhood leukemia) science-based risk assessment according to Bradford-Hill criteria, consideration of precautionary principle in respect to proportionality of desired level of protection, consistency, cost-benefit and examination of scientific development (General Information: theoretical study) Glossary: 50/60 Hz, AC, cancer, childhood leukemia, focus, magnetic field, power transmission line, precautionary principle, risk, risk assessment

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