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Year 2019, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 21 - 25, 31.03.2019

Agbasi Okechukwu , Ubong Wıllıams Sunday Etuk Grace Umoren Zaidoon Abdulrazzaq

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EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria

Year 2019, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 21 - 25, 31.03.2019

Agbasi Okechukwu , Ubong Wıllıams Sunday Etuk Grace Umoren Zaidoon Abdulrazzaq

Abstract

In this study, a
cross-sectional survey design was used to investigate the prevalence of
asthenopic symptoms among 354 computer users with respect to the level of EMF
radiation from computer monitor screens. The results of the study revealed a
significant association between the risks and the radiation level as well as a significant increase in angle of gaze between
those affected and unaffected users. It was found that frequent/severe headache (59.1%) was the most complained symptom
followed by chronic eye irritation (41.5%). The findings in this work, if
properly taken into consideration, will help to create social awareness and
also help relevant authorities as well as individuals in the policy
formulations regarding their ergonomics.

Keywords

Angle of Gaze Asthenopic symptoms Computer monitor EMF tester Radiation

References

  • Anisimov, V. N., Arutiunian, A. V., Burmistrov, S. O., Zabezhinskii, M. A., Maratov, E. I., Oparina, T. I., Popovich, I. G., Prokopenko, V. M., Frolova, E. V., (1997) Effects of radiation from video display terminals of personal computers on free radical processes in rats. Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine. 124: 192 – 4
  • Arun K. G., Farheen C. (2014) Study of electromagnetic field and its effect on human body. International Journal of Advanced Research in Electrical, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering. Vol. 3, Issue 6, pp. 10156 – 10161
  • Bio-initiative report, (2012) A rationale for biologically based public exposure standard for electromagnetic radiation; 2012, Available from http://www.biomitiature.org (last accessed on 31 December 2012).
  • Camille R. (2016) “Computer and internet use in the United States: 2016” American community survey reports ACS – 39. U.S Census Bureau, Washington, DC, 2017
  • Ciejka E., Kleniewska P., Skibska B., Goraca A. (2012) Effect of extremely low frequency magnetic field on oxidatire balance in brain of rats. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2011; 62: 657 – 61
  • Davanipor, Z., Tseng, C.C., Lees, P.J., Sobel, E., (2007). A case control study of occupational magnetic field exposure and Alzheimer’s disease: result from the California Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment centers. BMC Neurology; 7:3
  • Hakansson, N., Gusravsson, P., Sastre A., Floderus, B., (2003) Occupational exposure to extremely lower frequency magnetic field and mortality from cardiovascular disease. American Journal of Epidemiology. 158: 534 – 42
  • Hayes, J. R., Sheedy, J. E., Stelmack, J. A., Heaney, C. A., (2007) Computer use, symptoms and quality of life. Optometry and Vision Science. 84 (8), 738 – 744. Doi:10.10971OPX.06013e3182f7546
  • Izquierdo, J. C., Garcia, M., Buxo, C., Izquierdo, N. J., (2004) Factors leading to the computer vision syndrome: An issue at the contemporary workplace. Boletin de la Asociacio Medica de Puerto, 96(2); 103 – 110
  • Jop C. T., Josm A. A. M., Van D. (2012) Impact of high EMF levels on childhood leukemia incidence. International Journal of Cancer. Pp. 769 – 778
  • Li, Y. Z., Cgen, S. H., Zhao, K. F., Gui, Y., Fang, S. X., Xu, Y., Ma, Z. J., (2013) Effects of electromagnetic radiation on health and immune function of operators. 31 (8), 602 – 5
  • Loomis, D.P., Savitz D.A. (1990) Mortality from brain cancer leukemia among electrical workers. British Journal of Industrial Medicine. 47: 633 – 8
  • Sharma K.A, Khera S., Khandekar J. (2006) Occupational health problems and role of ergonomics in information technology professional in national capital region. India Journal of Community Medicine. 3: 36 – 8
  • Steadman, P., Hodgkinson, S., (1990) Nuclear disaster and the building environment. Elservier science and technology books, UK.
  • Talwar, R., Kapoor, R., Puri, K., Bansal, K., Singh, S., (2009) A study of visual and musculoskeletal health disorders among computer professionals in NCR Delhi. India Journal of Community Medicine. 34: 326 – 328
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Research Article
Authors

Agbasi Okechukwu

Ubong Wıllıams This is me

Sunday Etuk This is me

Grace Umoren This is me

Zaidoon Abdulrazzaq This is me

Acceptance Date April 9, 2019
Publication Date March 31, 2019
Published in Issue Year 2019 Volume: 14 Issue: 1

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APA Okechukwu, A., Wıllıams, U., Etuk, S., … Umoren, G. (2019). EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science, 14(1), 21-25.
AMA Okechukwu A, Wıllıams U, Etuk S, Umoren G, Abdulrazzaq Z. EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science. March 2019;14(1):21-25.
Chicago Okechukwu, Agbasi, Ubong Wıllıams, Sunday Etuk, Grace Umoren, and Zaidoon Abdulrazzaq. “EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence Among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria”. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 14, no. 1 (March 2019): 21-25.
EndNote Okechukwu A, Wıllıams U, Etuk S, Umoren G, Abdulrazzaq Z (March 1, 2019) EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 14 1 21–25.
IEEE A. Okechukwu, U. Wıllıams, S. Etuk, G. Umoren, and Z. Abdulrazzaq, “EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria”, J. Int. Environmental Application & Science, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 21–25, 2019.
ISNAD Okechukwu, Agbasi et al. “EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence Among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria”. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science 14/1 (March2019), 21-25.
JAMA Okechukwu A, Wıllıams U, Etuk S, Umoren G, Abdulrazzaq Z. EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science. 2019;14:21–25.
MLA Okechukwu, Agbasi et al. “EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence Among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria”. Journal of International Environmental Application and Science, vol. 14, no. 1, 2019, pp. 21-25.
Vancouver Okechukwu A, Wıllıams U, Etuk S, Umoren G, Abdulrazzaq Z. EMF Radiation Level and Asthenopia Prevalence among Computer Users in Uyo Urban, South-South, Nigeria. J. Int. Environmental Application & Science. 2019;14(1):21-5.

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