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Is Living Near Power Lines Dangerous for Health?

Living near power lines exposes people to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from electricity transmission. Scientific studies over decades have not found clear evidence of health risks from typical exposures, but some epidemiological research indicates a possible weak association between residing very close—under about 50 meters—to high-voltage lines (over 200 kV) and a slightly elevated […]