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HSGWAG. Helmdon, Stuchbury and Greatworth Wind Farm Action Group
Health
The link between health and turbines is a controversial one. It is suggested by some that living in close proximity to turbines can affect those with photo sensitive epilepsy and only recently a wind turbine appeal at Flixborough Grange in Lincolnshire (which was won by villagers), demonstrated that those living nearby with autism can be detrimentally affected.
Other academics have claimed that low frequency noise and amplitude modulation (blade thump) can cause sleep deprivation and its associated physical symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, heart palpitations etc. Whilst no research has yet been fully accepted, the fact that the debate continues to rage and that the Government itself commissioned an investigation in 2005 (and then did not publish the full results) speaks volumes.
HSGWAG are aware of a number of concerns from local people about the potential health impact of having wind turbines situated so close to houses particularly based on noise and shadow flicker. The issues raised range from migraine, stress and sleeplessness amongst other health concerns. We are investigating this subject thoroughly and will be publishing more information on this where appropriate. If you feel you have a particular health issue which may be exacerbated by wind turbines please let us know via our feedback form
Related Links
Flixborough Grange Appeal, citing autism as a reason for refusal
http://www.news.pushpi.com/tag/mrs-glathorne
Dr Nina Pierpont study on Wind Turbine Syndrome
http://www.kselected.com/?page_id=6560
Government "cover up" on health
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6954565.ece
The link between health and turbines is a controversial one. It is suggested by some that living in close proximity to turbines can affect those with photo sensitive epilepsy and only recently a wind turbine appeal at Flixborough Grange in Lincolnshire (which was won by villagers), demonstrated that those living nearby with autism can be detrimentally affected.
Other academics have claimed that low frequency noise and amplitude modulation (blade thump) can cause sleep deprivation and its associated physical symptoms such as headaches, anxiety, heart palpitations etc. Whilst no research has yet been fully accepted, the fact that the debate continues to rage and that the Government itself commissioned an investigation in 2005 (and then did not publish the full results) speaks volumes.
HSGWAG are aware of a number of concerns from local people about the potential health impact of having wind turbines situated so close to houses particularly based on noise and shadow flicker. The issues raised range from migraine, stress and sleeplessness amongst other health concerns. We are investigating this subject thoroughly and will be publishing more information on this where appropriate. If you feel you have a particular health issue which may be exacerbated by wind turbines please let us know via our feedback form
Related Links
Flixborough Grange Appeal, citing autism as a reason for refusal
http://www.news.pushpi.com/tag/mrs-glathorne
Dr Nina Pierpont study on Wind Turbine Syndrome
http://www.kselected.com/?page_id=6560
Government "cover up" on health
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article6954565.ece
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