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  • Radiofrequency radiation effects
  • Epidemiology

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  • A 2002 study in Sweden indicated a link between horizontal FM transmitter polarization and skin melanoma.
  • Antenna theory suggests horizontal polarization can induce body resonance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between FM broadcasting radiation polarization and cancer risk in European countries.
  • To test the hypothesis that body-resonant radiation increases cancer risk.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of reported cancer data from 24 European countries.
  • Comparison of cancer risk in countries using horizontal versus vertical FM polarization.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between horizontally polarized FM broadcasting and increased cancer risk.
  • No significant health effects were observed with vertical polarization.

Conclusions:

  • Horizontally polarized FM broadcasting radiation may pose a health risk.
  • Further investigation and corrective actions by authorities are warranted.