Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Field Studies Published from 2021 to 2023 (Volume 2)

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Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2021

Study typereview

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Field Studies Published from 2021 to 2023 (Volume 2) Joel M. Moskowitz, Ph.D. School of Public Health University of California, Berkeley Electromagnetic Radiation Safety December 31, 2023 Edition Links hereby incorporated by reference. Is the sustainability of exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation possible? Calvente I, Núñez MI. Is the sustainability of exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation possible? Med Clin (Barc). 2023 Dec 26:S0025-7753(23)00707-8. English, Spanish. doi: 10.1016/j.medcli.2023.11.011. Abstract Technological advances imply an increase in artificially generating sources of electromagnetic fields (EMF), therefore, resulting in a permanent exposure of people and the environment (electromagnetic pollution). Inconsistent results have been published considering the evaluated health effects. The purpose of this study was to review scientific literature on EMF to provide a global and retrospective perspective, on the association between human exposure to non-ionizing radiation (NIR, mainly radiofrequency-EMF) and health and environmental effects. Studies on the health effects of 5G radiation exposure have not yet been performed with sufficient statistical power, as the exposure time is still relatively short and also the latency and intensity of exposure to 5G. The safety standards only consider thermal effects, do not contemplate non-thermal effects. We consider relevant to communicate this knowledge to the general public to improve education in this field, and to healthcare professionals to prevent diseases that may result from RF-EMF exposures. Open access paper: sciencedirect.com

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Study typereview

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: unknown

Main findings

The review notes that technological advances have increased artificial EMF sources leading to permanent exposure, and that published results on health effects are inconsistent. It states that studies on health effects of 5G exposure have not yet been performed with sufficient statistical power due to short exposure time and limited latency/intensity, and that safety standards consider thermal effects and do not contemplate non-thermal effects.

Outcomes measured

health effects (general)
environmental effects (general)
5G health effects (not sufficiently powered studies noted)
thermal vs non-thermal effects (safety standards discussion)

Limitations

Review scope and methods not described in the provided abstract (e.g., search strategy, inclusion criteria).
States that 5G health-effect studies lack sufficient statistical power due to short exposure time and limited latency/intensity.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2023.11.011
PubMed: Not supplied

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