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Electrosensibility and electromagnetic hypersensitivity.

Norbert Leitgeb1, Jörg Schröttner

  • 1Department of Clinical Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Graz, Austria. LEITGEB@BMT.TU-GRAZ.AC.AT

Bioelectromagnetics
|August 21, 2003
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Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) differs from electromagnetic sensibility. Research identified a subgroup with significantly increased electrosensibility, distinct from the general population, aiding EHS diagnostics.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Neuroscience
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Distinguishing electromagnetic sensibility from electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) is crucial.
  • Increased electrosensibility is a prerequisite, but not a sole determinant, for EHS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and characterize electrosensibility in a general adult population sample.
  • To identify potential subgroups with heightened electrosensibility.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative analysis of perception thresholds for 50 Hz electric currents in 708 adults.
  • Examination of probability distributions to differentiate electrosensibility levels.

Main Results:

  • Evidence found for a subgroup with significantly increased electrosensibility, distinguishable from the general population.

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  • Electrosensibility variation in the general population is larger than estimated by protection bodies but smaller than self-aid groups claim.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study provides quantitative data to inform discussions on electromagnetic exposure and health.
    • The presented methodology can aid in the exclusion diagnostics for individuals experiencing EHS symptoms.