Study on the Health Effects of Pylons

European Commission

A preliminary study by the European Commission on the health effects of pylons, to be published later, is expected to cast doubt on fears that pylons pose health risks to humans.The report will trigger a consultation process on the alleged risks of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) with a comprehensive report being published in mid April.

The study of the impact of power lines and pylons on human health has been compiled by a European Commission scientific panel and is based on a review of "hundreds" of studies carried out over the past five years.

A similar study published in 2009 found no serious risk to human health from pylons.
The forthcoming consultation process will invite submissions from interested parties and stakeholders, and will include public meetings.
A European Commission source said that the preliminary report will say there is no health risk caused by Electromagnetic Fields.

The report, entitled 'A Preliminary Opinion of the Committee on the Potential Health Effects of Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields', will become available online.