dtheriault

for many years there were reports of associations between EMFs (eletrical magnetic fields) and cancer clusters (unexplained groups of cancer victims living in a certain location.

it became so common that it became a defacto fact.

i read a scientific report a while ago and i share this with people when i can.

apparently when air passes by EMFs it changes the ionic composition of the air to where the air carries more particulate matter. therefore if you live downwind of large powerlines etc... you are more likely to enhale particulates which in turn can increase your likely hood of cancer in particular lung cancer.

kinda interesting. i forgot where i read it. i'll try to find a reputable site with scientific data.

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MSD

I have found some interesting studies about "The Cancer-Culster Myth." If you look at a large enough random sampling, and adjust for genetic predispostion, the cancer-cluster argument becomes less convincing. I'm not saying that cancer clusters don't exist, but rather that they aren't as widespread as you would think.

I see the logical basis for the EMF theory, but I wonder if the EMF's themselves have some sort of effect on human DNA and metabolism.

alkaloid

I live pretty close to the power lines, carrying electricity from a nuclear plant few miles away. Hmm.... maybe I should move.

grumpyolddude

My brother's family lived in a house right next to the high tension power lines. His kids had learning and behavioral problems that baffled the psychologists. Then they moved to Florida. His kids are STILL stupid brats! So much for that theory.

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