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<>This article is primarily a history of the origin and evolution
of the controversy over whether there is any connection between the
use of Video Display Terminals and reproductive problems - particularly
birth defects.  The heading of the article says "Controversy about
possible reproductive hazards from the video display terminals is
unavoidable when the data are ambiguous and the stakes are high."
  The data (such as they are) are discussed, with reference given to
research on the effects of electrical and magnetic fields.  There 
also is discussion on the statistical interpretation of the appearance
of clusters of events.
  The author of the article concludes that no adverse effect of VDTs on
reproduction has been shown, but that the communication between
the scientists and laymen has not been handled in a way to
effectively avoid anxiety.
  Read the article - it's relevant and interesting - it's in the
March-April 1986 issue of American Scientist (pp. 163-168) by 
Kenneth R. Foster (who works in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering.)
--henry schaffer