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Expert: Daniel Mazur - 3/26/2007


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is it true that people who live near power lines or excessively use electrical equipment (such as cell phones or computers) have a lower life expectancy than people who do not? thanks!

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I am not a real expert in this, the only people, who can really answer this, are scientists (if any), who have actually conducted any such research.

My well-founded opinion is that the answer is NO to both parts. In other words, there probably is some influence of these things on people, but it is far smaller (like 1 against 1000000) than influence of all other factors we are facing every day: fast food, breathing car exhaust emissions, allergens in dish and laundry detergents, sedentary lifestyles, etc.

Take care,
Daniel

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