ID Number		862
Study Type		Epidemiology
Model		Microwave exposure to radar workers and analysis of subjective disorders
Details		Workers (841 men) occupationally exposed to radar source microwaves at > 2 mW/cm2 during their normal work operations were analyzed for effects on the nervous system, gastro-intestinal, cardio-circulatory systems, lens opacities, and subjective disorders. No significant effects were reported as being associated with MW exposure.
Findings		No Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		US FDA
Funding Agency		Private/Instit.
Country		UNITED STATES
References		Siekierzynski, M et al. Aerospace Med., (1974) 45:1143-1145 Siekierzynski, M et al. Aerospace Med., (1974) 45:1146-1148 Czerski, P et al. Aerospace Med., (1974) 45:1137-1142
Comments		The lack of appropriate negative controls (non-exposed) and the lack of good exposure assessment make the results difficult to interpret.