The effect of low frequency electromagnetic field on weight of liver

Introduction: Due to the increasing and widespread usage of the variety of electrical and magnetic devices and possible effect of electromagnetic fields caused by them on human health many researchers have focused to investigate the harmful effects of these fields. This study aimed to investigate the effects of 50Hz uniform electromagnetic fields on weight of liver in male Balb/C mice. Materials and methods: The study was done on 16 adult male Balb/C mice. The mice were randomly divided into two; control and experimental groups including 8 animals. The experimental group was exposed to 50Hz magnetic field with an intensity of 4mT for 15 continuous days and consecutive 4 hours for each day and the results were compared with control group that was not exposed to the field. The mice were dissected, then liver was removed to measure. Data was analyzed using one way ANOVA test. Results: Weight of liver decreased in the experimental group than control group that these changes were significant statistically (p<0.001). Conclusion: The 50Hz electromagnetic fields can affect weight of liver in male Balb/C mice

Keywords:

Low frequency electromagnetic field , Liver , Mice