| The effect of low level radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on the excretion rates of stress hormones in operators during 24-hour shifts. | |
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PMID: 12096679 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of long term exposure to low level radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic (EM) radiation on the excretion rates of stress hormones in satellite station operators during 24-hour shifts. Twelve male operators at a satellite station for TV communications and space research were studied during 24-hour shifts. Dosimetric evaluation of the exposure was carried out and showed low level exposure with specific absorption of 0.1127 J.kg-1. A control group of 12 unexposed male operators with similar job task and the same shift system were studied, too. The 11-oxycorticosteroids (11-OCS), adrenaline and noradrenaline were followed by spectrofluorimetric methods on 3-hour intervals during the 24-hour shifts. The data were analyzed by tests for interindividual analysis, Cosinor analysis and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Significant increase in the 24-hour excretion of 11-OCS and disorders in its circadian rhythm, manifested by increase in the mesor, decrease in the amplitude and shift in the acrophase were found in the exposed operators. The changes in the excretion rates of the catecholamines were significant and showed greater variability of both variables. The long term effect of the exposure to low-level RF EM radiation evoked pronounced stress reaction with changes in the circadian rhythm of 11-OCS and increased variability of catecholamines secretion. The possible health hazards associated with observed alteration in the stress system need to be clarified by identification of their significance and prognostic relevance. |
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Authors:
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K Vangelova; M Israel; S Mihaylov |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Central European journal of public health Volume: 10 ISSN: 1210-7778 ISO Abbreviation: Cent. Eur. J. Public Health Publication Date: 2002 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-07-04 Completed Date: 2002-12-20 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9417324 Medline TA: Cent Eur J Public Health Country: Czech Republic |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 24-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Laboratory of Physiology, Psychology and Ergonomics, National Center of Hygiene, Medical Ecology and Nutrition, 15 Dimiter Nestorov Boul., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria. KatiaVangelova@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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11-Hydroxycorticosteroids
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urine* Adult Bulgaria Catecholamines / urine* Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation Humans Male Middle Aged Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Personnel Staffing and Scheduling Radiation* Risk Assessment Stress, Physiological / urine* |
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0/11-Hydroxycorticosteroids; 0/Catecholamines |
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