Spots with Extremely High Radiofrequency Radiation After Deployment of 5G Base Stations in

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Using a Narda-550 broadband meter with EF-1891 probe (RMS mode), measurements in October 2023 in Stockholm showed substantially increased RF radiation after 5G base station deployment. Reported high maximum levels included Central Railway Station (3,637,191 µ…

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PublicationAnn Clin Med Case Rep · 2024

Study typeexposure_assessment

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Spots with Extremely High Radiofrequency Radiation After Deployment of 5G Base Stations in Stockholm, Sweden Hardell L, Koppel T. Spots with Extremely High Radiofrequency Radiation After Deployment of 5G Base Stations in Stockholm, Sweden. Ann Clin Med Case Rep. 2024; V14(4): 1-8. Abstract During recent years there is an on-going deployment of 5G base stations for radiofrequency [RF] communication in Sweden as well in many other countries. This is made without investigations on risks to human health and the environment. Since 2016 we have made several measurements of environmental exposure to RF radiation in Stockholm, Sweden, including previous generations and now also 5G. In the current study, performed in October 2023, the broadband meter Narda-550 with the probe EF-1891 was used. It gives results in the root mean square [RMS] mode, thus not peak levels. Both the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection [ICNIRP] and the US Federal Communications Commission [FCC] base their guidelines on RMS levels of RF radiation. Measurements were made in similar city areas as in our previous studies. Results show that the RF radiation has increased substantially. High maximum levels were found at e.g. the Central Railway Station [3 637 191 μW/m2], and popular walking streets such as Mäster Samuelsgatan [11 613 976 μW/m2], and Drottninggatan [5 271 555 μW/m2]. The peak values would be much higher. These levels are in the same magnitude or even higher than those measured in homes of persons that rapidly developed symptoms of the microwave syndrome after installation of 5G, usually in combination with 4G+, in the neighborhood. They are also substantially higher than levels that have previously been linked to cancer and the microwave syndrome in studies of people living near base stations and masts from previous generations of telecommunications. Open access paper: acmcasereport.org

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Study typeexposure_assessment

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureRF · Measurements performed in October 2023; authors report measurements since 2016

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: unknown

Main findings

Outcomes measured

Environmental RF radiation levels (RMS) in Stockholm, Sweden
Maximum measured power density (µW/m²) at specific locations

Limitations

No frequency-specific information reported in the abstract (broadband measurements).
RMS mode only; peak levels not measured (authors state peak values would be much higher).
No sample size, number of measurement points, or detailed measurement protocol provided in the abstract.
Health outcomes are not directly measured; comparisons to symptoms/cancer links are contextual statements.

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