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This measurement study aimed to assess personal radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure in Japanese children living in the Hokkaido Prefecture and compare the exposure levels to European countries.

A recent study published in Environmental Research reported an association between exposure to electromagnetic radiation in Mexico City — particularly the extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) produced by power lines and household wiring — and children’s risk for developing central nervous system (CNS) tumors

In daily life everybody is, to a greater or lesser degree, exposed to electromagnetic fields. Examples are the fields produced by kitchen appliances, radio transmitters and mobile phones. The information on this page is intended for people who are interested in the expertise and research activities of RIVM on possible health effects from exposure to electromagnetic fields in daily life.