Level 2 - Details on Static Fields

• 1. What are static electric and magnetic fields?
• 2. What are the sources of static electric fields?
• 3. What are the sources of static magnetic fields?
• 4. How may static magnetic fields interact with the body?
  • 4.1 Through what mechanisms may static magnetic fields affect the body?
  • 4.2 What determines the strength of static magnetic fields inside the body?
• 5. How may static fields affect cells or animals?
  • 5.1 What have studies on cells revealed about the effect of static magnetic fields?
  • 5.2 How can laboratory animals be affected by static electric or magnetic fields?
• 6. How may humans be affected by static fields?
  • 6.1 Have experiments on humans shown effects of static fields?
  • 6.2 What health effects were seen in people exposed to static magnetic fields through their work?
• 7. What are the health risks associated with static fields?
  • 7.1 What are the health risks associated with static electric fields?
  • 7.2 What are the health risks associated with static magnetic fields?
• 8. Should the public and workers be protected from the effects of static fields?
• 9. What further research is needed on the possible health effects of static fields?
  • 9.1 Is further research needed on health effects of static electric fields?
  • 9.2 Is further research needed on health effects of static magnetic fields?
• 10. Conclusion (only in level 1)