Major influences in households and business spaces - Wi-Fi, telecommunication masts outputs and electrical pollution

2016 · Harm · Insufficient evidence

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Publicationmanual · 2016

Study typeother

Reported directionHarm

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Major influences in households and business spaces - Wi-Fi, telecommunication masts outputs and electrical pollution Francis Markho, Ioan Tuleasca. Major influences in households and business spaces - Wi-Fi, telecommunication masts outputs and electrical pollution. Electrical and Power Engineering (EPE), 2016 International Conference and Exposition on Electrical and Power Engineering. Oct 20-22, 2016. Iasi, Romania. Abstract The paper offers a non-exhaustive perspective, as well as a spectrum of performed measurements, in the field of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation. Shielding Wi-Fi is shown to be an effective means of counteracting its health risks. The effects of cell phone towers positioning next to living and working spaces is presented and analyzed. Electrical pollution mitigation is described, as well as the problem of earth bound stray electrical currents. Effective actions and measures to be taken for the benefit of future generations are suggested and justified. Conclusions The adverse health effects due to Wi-Fi and cell phone towers are well known (Carpenter's testimony [29] and Dode's findings [19]) should be more than enough to put the matter to rest in this respect). However, it seems to be no willingness to change the status quo, even if Lloyd's took steps [30] to distance themselves from the possible EMF claims related issues. The careless use of this type of technology might cost us dearly in the future in both health sector national budgets blowouts and genetic degeneration. Dirty electricity (electrical pollution) just completes the picture and adds to the effects of the above mentioned stressors. The seriousness of the problem is compounded by the availability and cheapness of various electrical devices and systems that are responsible for the creation of high frequency voltage transients in the electrical networks. Mitigating these transients can, fortunately, be performed using shielding and adequate design for electrical circuitry in addition to other appropriate means [31]. The way forward, however, may be linked to broad, thorough and mandatory institutional measures at national and international levels. The first step in this direction was taken by France [32], where the French National Assembly passed a Law that regulates the exposure to electromagnetic field EMF (Law on Sobriety, Transparency, Information and Consultation for Exposure to Electromagnetic Waves, 29 January 2015). The Law addresses a range of EMF-related aspects, from Wi-Fi usage in nurseries (banned) and schools (limited), to mobile phones Specific Absorption Rate SAR labelling and cell phone towers emissions compliance verification. The Electrohypersensitivity EHS issue was also addressed as part of this Law, where a Report on EHS must be presented to the French Parliament within one year. At international level it may be that not only the Precautionary Principle has to have a role in organising adequate EMF exposure limits, but also specific internationally recognized legal instruments, like the Nuremberg Code of Ethics. According to this Code, one cannot submit human beings to actions causing them harm, where the said human beings are not able to "bring the experiment to an end" [33]. Since the human race is unwittingly submitted to a world-wide encompassing, society-directed, experiment, in the form of biologically adverse, profit driven, imposed EMF exposure, the Code is duly applicable. Considering the way other crucial health-related issues (asbestos, tobacco, ionizing radiation) were dealt with over the years, it seems that there is a long way ahead in tackling EMF exposure risks. However, this time is different, since our own long term wellbeing as a species is at risk [34], due to the genotoxic effect of the presented stressors. ieeexplore.ieee.org

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Study typeother

Effect directionharm

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper presents a non-exhaustive perspective and a spectrum of performed measurements related to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation in households and business spaces. It states that shielding Wi‑Fi is effective for counteracting its health risks and discusses effects of cell phone tower placement near living/working spaces, along with mitigation of electrical pollution and stray currents.

Outcomes measured

non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation measurements
health risks/adverse health effects (general)
genotoxic effects (claimed)
electrohypersensitivity (EHS) (mentioned)

Limitations

Described as a non-exhaustive perspective
No specific population, sample size, exposure levels (e.g., frequency, SAR), or quantitative health outcome data reported in the provided abstract
Relies on cited testimony/findings rather than presenting clearly described original epidemiologic or experimental results in the abstract

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