Scientific panel on electromagnetic field health risks: consensus points, recommendations, and rationales.

Reviews on environmental health · 2010 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The scientific panel concluded that existing evidence on EMF exposures from static to 300 GHz indicates a need for new biologically-based public exposure standards to protect public health, especially for fetuses and children, and recommends strong preventati…

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PublicationReviews on environmental health · 2010

Study typereview

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

In November, 2009, a scientific panel met in Seletun, Norway, for three days of intensive discussion on existing scientific evidence and public health implications of the unprecedented global exposures to artificial electromagnetic fields (EMF). EMF exposures (static to 300 GHz) result from the use of electric power and from wireless telecommunications technologies for voice and data transmission, energy, security, military and radar use in weather and transportation. The Scientific Panel recognizes that the body of evidence on EMF requires a new approach to protection of public health; the growth and development of the fetus, and of children; and argues for strong preventative actions. New, biologically-based public exposure standards are urgently needed to protect public health worldwide.

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Study typereview

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

Exposurestatic to 300 GHz

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 50% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

public health implications
growth and development of the fetus and children

Limitations

No specific study data or quantitative analysis provided
Conclusions based on panel consensus rather than new empirical data

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PubMed: 21268443

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