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Occupational exposure to magnetic fields and the risk of somatic and psychological symptoms among sewing machine operators

Jalilian, H. and Gorjizadeh, O. and Zamanian, Z. and Hajizadeh, Z. and Röösli, M. and Monazzam, R. M. and Najimi, M.. (2019) Occupational exposure to magnetic fields and the risk of somatic and psychological symptoms among sewing machine operators. International journal of environmental health research, 9 (4). pp. 327-342.

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the occupational exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and static magnetic fields (SMF) and their relationship to health problems among tailors. Totally, 71 male tailors (exposure group) and 60 male clothing retailers (control group) participated in the study and completed three questionnaires. ELF-MF and SMF were measured in four levels of body organs in three states of sewing machine by two instruments. A significant risk for somatic symptoms (odds ratio [OR]: 1.58; 95% confidence intervals [CI]: 1.02, 2.46), sleep disorders (OR: 1.68; 95%CI: 1.04, 2.78), dizziness (OR: 1.58; 95%CI: 1.00, 2.85), and fatigue (OR: 1.67; 95%CI: 1.00, 2.85) were observed. The tailors occupationally were exposed to 1.78 μT ELF-MF and less than 0.1 mT SMF on average. The tailors were more likely to have somatic and psychological disorders. Long term ELFMFexposure might be a potential cause for these problems.
Faculties and Departments:09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) > Environmental Exposures and Health Systems Research > Physical Hazards and Health (Röösli)
UniBasel Contributors:Röösli, Martin
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
ISSN:0960-3123
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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