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H K Florig1, J F Hoburg

  • 1Department of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Health Physics
|April 1, 1990
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Electric blankets generate power-frequency magnetic fields, with typical whole-body averages around 2.2 microtesla (microT). These fields vary significantly based on blanket design and body position, reaching higher levels closer to the blanket.

Area of Science:

  • Biophysics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Electric blankets are common household items that generate power-frequency magnetic fields.
  • Understanding human exposure to these fields is crucial for public health assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate magnetic field exposure from electric blankets using computational modeling.
  • To analyze the influence of blanket design and user geometry on magnetic field intensity within the human body.

Main Methods:

  • A three-dimensional computer model was utilized to simulate magnetic fields based on electric blanket designs.
  • Calculations considered factors such as blanket type, body size, body-blanket separation, and lateral body position.

Main Results:

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  • Simulated flux densities varied from tenths of microtesla (microT) on the far side of the body to tens of microtesla on the near side.
  • Local field intensity minima approaching zero were observed within the body due to field superposition.
  • Whole-body averaged flux densities ranged from 1.5-3.3 microT, with a typical value of 2.2 microT.

Conclusions:

  • The study quantifies magnetic field exposure from electric blankets, demonstrating significant spatial variation within the human form.
  • Computational modeling provides a valuable tool for assessing electromagnetic field exposure from consumer products.