Adult onset acute myelogenous leukemia and electromagnetic fields in Los Angeles County: bed-heating and occupational exposures

Bioelectromagnetics. 2002 Sep;23(6):411-5. doi: 10.1002/bem.10031.

Abstract

In a large matched population-based case-control study of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), we did not find incident AML in Los Angeles County (1987-1994) to be associated with previous exposure to electric blankets, electrically heated waterbeds, or occupations with presumed high exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bedding and Linens / adverse effects
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Electromagnetic Fields / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Heating / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / epidemiology
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / etiology*
  • Los Angeles / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure
  • Risk Factors