Measurement and analysis of electromagnetic pollution generated by GSM-900 mobile phone networks in Erciyes University, Turkey.

Electromagnetic biology and medicine · 2012 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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Electromagnetic radiation levels from GSM-900 base stations were measured at 80 points at Erciyes University (Turkey). No measured area exceeded national or international limits.

Study snapshot

PublicationElectromagnetic biology and medicine · 2012

Study typeexposure_assessment

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Mobile phones are becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives. The rising number of mobile phones reflects a similar increase in the number of base stations. Because of this rapid evolution, the establishment and planning of new base stations has become mandatory. However, the rise in the number of base stations, in terms of human health, is potentially very harmful. It is important to analyze the radiation levels of base stations until we can confirm that they are definitely not harmful in the long term. Mapping of electromagnetic field (EMF) is also important from a medical point of view because it provides useful information, for example, on the detection of diseases caused by EMF. With the help of this information the distribution of diseases over different regions can be obtained. In this article, the electromagnetic radiation levels of base stations were measured at 80 different points in Erciyes University (ERU), Turkey and detailed information about the measurement tools and measurement method were given. It was observed that no area in ERU exceeded the national and international limits. It is also observed that the effects of base stations vary according to duration and degree of exposure. Therefore, if people are exposed to a very low-intensity electromagnetic field for a very long time, serious health problems can occur.

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Study typeexposure_assessment

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

Sample size80

ExposureRF · 900 MHz

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Electromagnetic radiation levels from GSM-900 base stations were measured at 80 points at Erciyes University (Turkey). No measured area exceeded national or international limits.

Outcomes measured

Measured electromagnetic radiation/field levels at multiple campus locations
Comparison of measured levels to national and international exposure limits

Limitations

No health outcomes were measured; statements about health effects appear general/speculative within the abstract
Duration of exposure was discussed but not quantified in the measurements described
Population characteristics and measurement results (e.g., ranges/means) are not provided in the abstract

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3109/15368378.2012.683223
PubMed: 22676177

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