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Adverse health effects of 5G mobile networking technology under real-life conditions

2020 · Harm · Insufficient evidence

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The article identifies adverse effects of non-ionizing non-visible radiation reported in biomedical literature and argues that many laboratory studies may not reflect real-life conditions (e.g., pulsing/modulation and co-exposures). It states that 5G technolo…

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Publicationmanual · 2020
Study typereview
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Adverse health effects of 5G mobile networking technology under real-life conditions Kostoff RN, Heroux P, Aschner M, Tsatsakis A. Adverse health effects of 5G mobile networking technology under real-life conditions. Toxicology Letters. Published online Jan 25, 2020. doi.org. Highlights • Identifies wide-spectrum of adverse health effects of non-ionizing non-visible radiation • Most laboratory experiments were not designed to identify the more severe adverse effects reflective of real- life conditions • Many experiments do not include the real-life pulsing and modulation of the carrier signal • Vast majority of experiments do not account for synergistic adverse effects of other toxic stimuli with wireless radiation • 5G mobile networking technology will affect not only the skin and eyes, but will have adverse systemic effects as well Abstract This article identifies adverse effects of non-ionizing non-visible radiation (hereafter called wireless radiation) reported in the premier biomedical literature. It emphasizes that most of the laboratory experiments conducted to date are not designed to identify the more severe adverse effects reflective of the real-life operating environment in which wireless radiation systems operate. Many experiments do not include pulsing and modulation of the carrier signal. The vast majority do not account for synergistic adverse effects of other toxic stimuli (such as chemical and biological) acting in concert with the wireless radiation. This article also presents evidence that the nascent 5 G mobile networking technology will affect not only the skin and eyes, as commonly believed, but will have adverse systemic effects as well. sciencedirect.com pFvfmlBtvkJVd0mVCjLgia89IKv6IpNrCFDQmizoSDZU

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Study typereview
Effect directionharm
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The article identifies adverse effects of non-ionizing non-visible radiation reported in biomedical literature and argues that many laboratory studies may not reflect real-life conditions (e.g., pulsing/modulation and co-exposures). It states that 5G technology is expected to affect not only skin and eyes but also have adverse systemic effects.

Outcomes measured

  • Adverse health effects (general)
  • Skin effects
  • Eye effects
  • Systemic effects
  • Synergistic effects with other toxic stimuli (chemical/biological)

Limitations

  • No specific frequencies, exposure metrics (e.g., SAR), or durations are provided in the abstract.
  • No population, sample size, or specific study selection methods are described in the abstract.
  • Claims about 5G effects are presented generally without detailing the underlying evidence in the abstract.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2020.01.020
PubMed: Not supplied

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