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Release of NHMRC Public Statement: Wind Turbines and Health

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Publishing date: 
2010
Status: 
Current
Reference number: 
NEW0048
Available in print: 
No - PDF only
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Further information: 
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Public Statement

The Public Statement presents the evidence, current at 2009, relating potential health impacts of wind turbines on people living in close proximity. The Statement concludes that there is currently no published scientific evidence to positively link wind turbines with adverse health effects.

Therefore it is recommended that relevant authorities take a precautionary approach and continue to monitor research outcomes.

Evidence Review

The 2009 Evidence Review presents findings from a rapid review of the evidence from current literature on the issue of wind turbines and potential impacts on human health. The Review focuses on concerns regarding the adverse health impacts of infrasound, noise, electromagnetic interference, shadow flicker and blade glint produced by wind turbines.

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