• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.274.1-274.1
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• 2002

There have been some reports showing that cardiovascular response is affected by exposure to extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF). In this experiment. we intended to observe if ELF-MF affects the basal level of cardiovascular response and effect of drugs acting on sympathetic nervous system. Rats exposed to MF (60 Hz. 20 G) for 1 or 5 days and sham were anesthetized with pentobarbital-Na. Carotid artery and jugular vein were intubated to measure blood pressure (BP) and inject drug respectively. (omitted)

• 환경영향평가
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.353-363
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• 2014

본 연구의 목적은 가공송전선 인접 258개 시설과 120개의 고압 가공송전선, 17개의 지중화 송전선에서 자기장 방출량을 조사하였다. 또한 시뮬레이션을 이용하여 이격거리에 따른 ELF-MF 저감률을 파악하였다. 120개 고압 가공송전선의 전압 형태에 따라 자기장 방출량 조사한 결과, 154kV 고압송전선은 최소 60m, 345kV는 최소 80m, 765kV는 최소 100m 이격거리를 설정해야 고압송전선에서 발생하는 자기장 노출의 위해요인을 사전에 예방할 수 있을 것으로 나타났다. 극저주파 자기장의 방출량 시뮬레이션을 실시한 결과, 154kV의 경우 최대 부하가 걸린 시점에서 40m 이상, 345kV의 경우 60m 이격된 거리에서 4mG 이하로 나타났다. 환경영향평가학적 측면을 감안한 최악의 조건과 앞으로 증가될 전력 부하량을 감안하여 본 연구에서는 고압송전선로 최소 적정 이격거리는 70m 이상이 타당할 것이라 판단된다. 70m 내에 녹지대나 완충구역을 설정하여 수용체가 노출되지 않는 환경을 조성해야 차후 발생할 수 있는 극저주파 자기장 인체 위해성 관련 불안 요인을 제거할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.658-673
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• 2018

극저주파자기장 노출에 대한 사회적 갈등은 계속되는 전력 수요의 증가와 고압송전선로의 증설로 심화될 것으로 예상되고 있다. 그러나 현행 환경영향평가법상 이에 대한 구체적 작성규정이나 지침이 마련되어 있지 않은 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구는 극저주파자기장의 주요 발생원이라 할 수 있는 고압 가공 송전선로를 대상으로 환경영향평가 사례분석, 현장측정 및 전문가 자문을 통하여 환경영향평가 방법에 대한 표준화 연구를 수행하였다. 극저주파자기장의 환경영향평가의 문제점과 개선해야 할 사항을 도출하고, 이를 반영하여 환경영향평가 방법을 제안하였다. 주요내용으로는 환경영향평가의 현황조사-영향예측-저감방안마련-사후환경영향평가계획의 각 단계에서 거리와 전류량에 영향을 받는 극저주파자기장의 물리적 특성을 고려한 계획수립 및 결과분석 과정을 제안하였다. 본 연구 내용을 기반으로 환경영향평가 실무에 적용시킬 수 있는 '전력선에 대한 극저주파자기장 공정시험방법(안)'과 '전력선에서의 극저주파자기장 측정기록표'를 마련하였고, 29개 항목의 극저주파자기장 점검표를 작성하였다. 이러한 연구결과는 극저주파자기장의 장기적 노출에 대한 인체유해성이 불명확한 현 시점에서 송전선로 피해와 갈등을 최소화하고 합리적 방안을 도출하는 환경영향평가에 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 월간산업보건
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• 통권368호
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• pp.16-16
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• 2018

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2002년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2
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• pp.274.2-274.2
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• 2002

Some experiments have been reported that magnetic fields can cause the change of numerous neurotransmitters including excitatory and inhibitory transmitters, which are involved in seizures. In this study we aimed to examine the effect of extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) on the sensitivity of seizure response to bicuculline, picrotoxin and NMDA in mice. Mouse were exposed to sham or 20 G ELF-MF for 24 hours and then convulsants were administered i.p. at various doses. (omitted)

• 월간산업보건
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• 통권340호
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• pp.56-59
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• 2016

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.58-64
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• 2007

The previous study reported the biological effect of magnetic field exerted by acting on endocrine and anti-oxidant system. The present study aims to study whether ELF-MF (extremely low frequency magnetic field) affects the physiological endocrine systems such as thyroid and whether ELF-MF affects the defense system against oxidative stress when it alters the function of thyroid. Finally, we correlate the effects of MF on oxidative stress, and adrenal and thyroid with an environmental stress factor. We exposed sham or MF to rats for 5 or 25 days. After the exposure, we determined pain sensitivity, level of TSH, $T_3$ and free $T_4$ in plasma. We also assayed in whole brain, lipid peroxidation, the activity of enzymatic anti-oxidant defense including superoxide dismutase(SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and non enzymatic defense such as reduced or oxidized glutathione contents. MF induced the hypersensitivity to thermal stimuli with the reduction of latency. $T_3$ and $T_4$ levels were also increased by the exposure of MF. In addition, we observed the rise of MDA level in rat brain by MF although the MF did not change superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activity. The effect of MF on both reduced and oxidized glutathione results in decrease in reduced or oxidized glutathione in whole brain. In every experiment, there was no significant difference in MF influence between short term (5 days) and long term (25 days) exposure. Taken together, MF exposure affects the thyroid hormonal control in brain. The elevated thyroid hormone acts on brain, leading to hyper-utilization of oxygen. This phenomenon may be correlated with oxidative stress resulting from MF exposure. In conclusion, we suggest that MF exposure may be an environmental stress by exerting oxidative stress.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.18-30
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to estimate the exposure level to extremely low frequency-magnetic fields (ELF-MF) among a selected Korean population using 24-hour personal exposure measurement. Methods: Participants were randomly selected for the measurement of MF exposure under the assumption that the subjects are representative of the overall Korean population. Levels of personal exposure to MF were measured according to the subject's daily activities. Results: The 24-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 250 participants was $1.56{\pm}4.56$ mG (GM, GSD: 0.79, 2.46 mG). Personal exposure levels for females were higher than for males. The highest personal exposure level was shown in the age group between 20-60 years old. Personal exposure levels according to job category were higher for the non-occupational group than for the occupational group. Conclusions: Our results showed MF exposure exceeding 2 mG per day among 11.3% of the Korean population, indicating a somewhat higher percentage compared to the EMF RAPID Program's results for the U.S population.

• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회 2001년도 Korean Environmental Mutagen Society
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• pp.178-178
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• 2001

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.10-20
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• 2022

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate exposure levels of the extremely low frequency magnetic fields(ELF-MF) radiated from various electric facilities in Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) manufacturing processes. Methods: This study measured the exposure levels of personal and local ELF-MF for the electronic facilities installed in two LCD manufacturing companies. Samplers were installed around workers' waist during working hours to identify personal exposure levels, and direct reading equipment were located at 3 cm, 10 cm, and 30 cm away from the surface of the electronic facilities to measure local exposure levels. Average and maximum(ceiling) values were calculated for personal and local exposure levels. Results: Average and maximum of personal exposure levels for each worker were 0.56(mean) ± 0.02(SE) µT and 6.31 ± 0.75 µT, respectively. Statistical analyses of the study found that maximum of the personal exposure levels for engineers was significantly higher than that for operators since engineers spend more time near the electronic facilities for repairing. The range of maximum personal exposure levels was 0.50 ~ 43.50 µT and its highest level was equivalent to 4.35 % of ACGIH(American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) exposure limit value(1 mT). Maximum of local exposure levels was 8.18 ± 0.52 µT and the electronic facilities with higher exposure levels were roof rail and electric panel, which were not related to direct manufacturing. The range of maximum local exposure levels was 0.60 ~ 287.20 µT and its highest level was equivalent to 28.7 % of the ACGIH exposure limit value. Lastly, the local exposure levels significantly decreased as the measurement distance from the electronic facilities increased. Conclusions: Maximum of personal and local exposure levels did not exceed the exposure limit value of ACGIH. However, it is recommended to keep the workers as far as possible from the sources of ELF-MF.