Yüksek gerilim hattına yakın evlerde elektromanyetik alan düzeyleri ve semptom varlığı

Abstract

ÖzPurpose: The aim of this study was to determine the level of electromagnetic fields in houses and the symptoms of residents near high power lines. Materials and Methods: For this purpose, in this descriptive study, electromagnetic fields levels were measured in 74 residences close to high power lines and some symptoms of 141 adults living in these houses were evaluated with a questionare. Results: Electromagnetic field average in homes was 2,18 ± 1,25 mG and 41,9 of them were between first and third floor. The balconies of the houses had the highest electromagnetic field averages. 50,4% of the participants were male and 66,4% were over 50 years old. There was a statistically significant and negative correlation between the electromagnetic field level in the houses and the distance to the high voltage line. No significant difference was found between the frequency of the symptoms and total number of symptoms and the level of electromagnetic field measured at home. Conclusion: Electromagnetic fields cause various health concerns and studies about health impacts should be increased. The results of this descriptive study show that different evaluation approaches will be useful.