UnclearInsufficient evidencePaper 6879

Electrohypersensitivity beyond controversies

Keywords

#electrohypersensitivity #SAEF-EMF #symptoms associated with electromagnetic fields #environmental intolerance #biopsychosocial approach #commentary

This is a comment or discussion piece arguing that controversies between biotoxicological and psychological views of electrohypersensitivity/SAEF-EMF should be overcome. The authors propose a biopsychosocial approach to account for SAEF-EMF and related sympto…

Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2026

Study typeother

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

We thank Dr Cinciripini for his comment on our recently published article entitled “One or many environmental intolerance(s)? A cluster analysis over two representative samples” and the opportunity to further discuss the important issue of dualistic stances on symptoms associated with environmental factors (SAEF). Electrohypersensitivity or symptoms associated with electromagnetic fields (SAEF-EMF) have historically fostered discussions featuring opposing “biotoxicological” and “psychological” views. We wish to argue that these controversies should now be overcome, as a biopsychosocial approach can account for all facets of SAEF-EMF and other types of SAEF. Researchers and clinicians should therefore reconcile and share the endeavor to open new avenues for dedicated treatment.

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Study typeother

Effect directionunclear

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 91% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

electrohypersensitivity
symptoms associated with electromagnetic fields
symptoms associated with environmental factors

Limitations

No empirical exposure or outcome data are reported in the abstract.
No sample size or population is described.
The abstract presents an argument rather than original study findings.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2026.114817
PubMed: Not supplied

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