Time-slot modulated electromagnetic fields of wireless communication systems: is there a health risk for man?

Indian journal of experimental biology · 2003 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The article states that ICNIRP safety guidelines for low-energy fields are based on absorption and transformation into thermal effects. It argues that guidelines for cordless and mobile phones should correspond to long-time exposure to low-energy electromagne…

Study snapshot

PublicationIndian journal of experimental biology · 2003
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

The safety guidelines of ICNIRP on bio-effects of low energy fields are based absorption and transformation into thermal effects. These guidelines are much higher than for acute reactions and long time exposure. It is pointed out that the guidelines for cordless telephone and mobile phone should correspond to long time exposure to low energetic electromagnetic fields.

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
Populationman
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposurelong time exposure
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The article states that ICNIRP safety guidelines for low-energy fields are based on absorption and transformation into thermal effects. It argues that guidelines for cordless and mobile phones should correspond to long-time exposure to low-energy electromagnetic fields, noting current guideline levels are much higher than those for acute reactions and long-time exposure.

Outcomes measured

  • health risk
  • bio-effects
  • thermal effects
  • acute reactions
  • long time exposure effects
  • safety guidelines (ICNIRP)

Limitations

  • No original study design, methods, or data are described in the abstract.
  • No quantitative exposure metrics (e.g., frequency, SAR) are provided.
  • No specific health endpoints or results are reported.
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  "effect_direction": "unclear",
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    "No quantitative exposure metrics (e.g., frequency, SAR) are provided.",
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 15244273

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