Straling en elektromagnetische velden

De behandelde onderwerpen gaan van straling afkomstig van radioactieve materialen tot ultraviolette straling en elektromagnetische velden verwekt door mobiele telefoons, hoogspanningskabels en andere toestellen.

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Chernobyl Nuclear Accident (UN Chernobyl Forum)

Some 20 years ago, the most serious accident in nuclear history changed the lives of many. The greatest contamination occurred in areas that are now part of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
The UN Chernobyl Forum assessed how this region has been affected by the accident and how it has coped. More...

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Electromagnetic Fields 2009 Update (SCENIHR)

Safety limits have been set by the European Union to protect workers and the general public against the effects of mobile phones and other electromagnetic fields. Are these safety limits adequate ?
The Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) of the European Commission has reviewed recent scientific evidence. More...

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Power lines, Wiring & Appliances (IARC)

Overhead power lines, wiring in buildings and electrical appliances generate "Extremely Low Frequency" (ELF) electromagnetic fields.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer assessed whether such ELF fields cause cancer, leukaemia or other health effects. More...

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Static Fields (WHO)

Some electrical equipment, such as medical MRI scanners, trains, and television sets, can generate static magnetic or electric fields.
The World Health Organisation assessed what is currently known about their potential health effects? More...

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Sunbeds & UV radiation (SCCP)

In addition to natural sunlight, sunbed users expose themselves to substantial amounts of artificial UV radiation.
The European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Products assessed the health and safety implications of both natural and artificial UV radiation? More...

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