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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > electromagnetic fields
... > other subjects > natural sciences > physical sciences > physics > physical phenomena > magnetic phenomena > electromagnetic phenomena > electromagnetic fields
... > other subjects > natural sciences > physical sciences > physics > physical phenomena > radiation > non ionising radiation > magnetic fields > electromagnetic fields
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health and society > cancer and society > radiation > non ionising radiation > magnetic fields > electromagnetic fields
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > epidemiology > health risks and health behaviors > radiation > non ionising radiation > magnetic fields > electromagnetic fields
... > other subjects > natural sciences > physical sciences > physics > physics of energy phenomena > radiation > non ionising radiation > magnetic fields > electromagnetic fields
... > other subjects > natural sciences > physical sciences > physics > physical phenomena > magnetic phenomena > magnetic fields > electromagnetic fields

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electromagnetic fields  

Definition

  • Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are physical fields that are produced by electrically charged objects. Electric fields are produced by stationary charges and magnetic fields are created when electric current flows. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Electromagnetic Fields]

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