RF-EMF EXPOSURE LEVELS IN SENSITIVE LAND USE IN GREECE: EDUCATIONAL UNITS CENSUS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KORYDALLOS.

Radiation protection dosimetry · 2020 · No effect · Low evidence

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Measurements in 62 school units (27 MHz–3 GHz) found that in 97.5% of schools, exposure levels were at least 2200 times below the Greek exposure limits. The authors conclude measured levels were below 60% of the highest ICNIRP limit regarding school exposures.

Study snapshot

PublicationRadiation protection dosimetry · 2020
Study typeexposure_assessment
Reported directionNo effect
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The growing popularity of mobile phones and the expansion of network infrastructure in Greece have raised concerns about the possible negative health effects on sensitive groups, such as children, from exposure to long-term radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs). AIMS: The objective of this study is to estimate mean RF-EMF exposure levels of primary and secondary education schools located in the municipality of Korydallos, Athens, Greece. METHODS: We performed measurements to all the schools units ($n=62$) in the region in order to calculate the mean value for RF-EMF exposure in the range of 27 MHz-3 GHz, which covers the whole spectrum of RF-EMF sources. RESULTS: At the $97.5\%$ of schools found in Korydallos region, the exposure level is at least 2200 times below the Greek exposure limits. CONCLUSION: The exposure levels in the locations tested are both below $60\%$ of the highest limit set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection regarding school exposures.

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Study typeexposure_assessment
Effect directionno_effect
PopulationPrimary and secondary education schools in Korydallos, Athens, Greece
Sample size62
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 78% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Measurements in 62 school units (27 MHz–3 GHz) found that in 97.5% of schools, exposure levels were at least 2200 times below the Greek exposure limits. The authors conclude measured levels were below 60% of the highest ICNIRP limit regarding school exposures.

Outcomes measured

  • Measured RF-EMF exposure levels (27 MHz–3 GHz) at schools
  • Comparison of measured exposure levels to Greek exposure limits
  • Comparison of measured exposure levels to ICNIRP limits for school exposures
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncaa090
PubMed: 32667037

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