[Retired Tech]

Women who regularly use electric blankets to keep warm at night could be more at risk of cancer of the womb, according to a new study.

Scientists believe the blankets may expose women to low levels of electromagnetic radiation. The findings add to the controversy over whether electromagnetic fields in the home are dangerous.

http://www.telegraph...25/nblank25.xml

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There was no scientific research or any links to the studies they did?

[Retired Tech]

There is a link for the abstract

http://www.eurjcance...a...&nav=search

[sari]

Using electric blankets was associated with a 15% higher prevalence of endometrial cancer than never having used electric blankets (odds ratio=1.15, 95% confidence interval: 1.03-1.27). After controlling for variables significantly associated with endometrial cancer, use of electric blankets for 20 years or more was associated with 36% higher prevalence of endometrial cancer (odds ratio=1.36, 95% confidence interval: 1.16-1.59). Although we were unable to determine the duration of electric blanket use before diagnosis of endometrial cancer, we found that women using electric blankets for 20 years or more had a significantly higher prevalence.

[warriorscot]

You know its getting to the point where they should just make a list of things that dont increase your risk of cancer.