ID Number		1881
Study Type		Epidemiology
Model		ELF exposure and correlation with acute leukemia in children with Downs syndrome
Details		The homes of Downs syndrome children with acute leukemia (n = 42) were assessed for ELF levels using spot measurements [Downs syndrome children have a 20x higher rate of leukemia].The authors report ELF levels of >0.6 ¼T at the front door had an OR of 3.7, 95% CI 1.05-13.1. High wire codes were also associated with an increased leukaemia risk.
Findings		Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico - juan.mejiaa@imss.gob.mx
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		MEXICO
References		Mejia-Arangure, JM et al. Epidemiol, (2007) 18:158-161
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