Human Radiation Effects Group

Archive

This page contains a number of links to the group's previous news items and areas of research

Response to the Australian Government's Draft Radiation Protection Standard for Exposure Limits to Electric andMagnetic Fields 0 Hz – 2 kHz.
Professor Denis L Henshaw and Professor Mike J O'Carroll, posted 2nd March 2007.
Response to SCENIHR's "Opinion on possible effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on human health."
Professor Denis L Henshaw and Professor Mike J O'Carroll, posted 3rd November 2006.
From the HPA/Radiation web site: "What About the Effects of EMFs on Melatonin and Breast Cancer? A Set of Frequently Asked Questions"
Critique by Professor Denis Henshaw, posted 3rd October 2006.
Response to Health Protection Agency - Radiation Protection Division Report on Melatonin.
Critique by Prof. Denis Henshaw, 16th June 2006.
Response to the Draper Report - Finding increased incidence of Childhood Leukaemia up to 600 m from powerlines in the UK.
Response to NRPB Report on corona ion emission from high voltage powerlines 10th March 2004
NRPB Consultation document. Commentary from Professor Henshaw
The statement from the Electricity Association representing UK Power Companies. October 2002. Commentary by Professor Denis L Henshaw
Summary of paper "Does our electricity distribution system pose a serious risk to public health?"

Risk table - Summary of the number of cases of ill-health annually that might be occurring in the population living near high voltage powerlines in the UK
The Akrotiri Military Antennae Health Survey