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Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields as Possible Promoters of Carcinogenesis

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That certain electromagnetic fields affect carcinogenesis has long been known. Ionizing radiation and ultraviolet light are two forms of such radiation where a clear casual connection to certain cancers has been established (14, 28). Both are believed to affect cancer by causing damage to DNA.

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    Elizabeth K. Weisburger

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Wertheimer, N. (1990). Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields as Possible Promoters of Carcinogenesis. In: Weisburger, E.K. (eds) Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis. Cancer Growth and Progression, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2526-7_22

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