[Electromagnetic radiation in the radiofrequency range: radiation safety].

Kosmicheskaia biologiia i aviakosmicheskaia meditsina · 1986 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The paper describes existing radiofrequency (including microwave) electromagnetic radiation safety standards from multiple countries and IRPA/INIRC recommendations. It proposes using 0.4 W/kg as a basic absorbed dose rate value, corresponding to an energy flu…

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PublicationKosmicheskaia biologiia i aviakosmicheskaia meditsina · 1986
Study typepolicy
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Existing safety standards for electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency range, including microwave radiation, adopted in the USSR, Great Britain, Poland, Czechoslovakia, USA, Canada, FRG and recommended by IRPA/INIRC are described. It is proposed to use the value 0.4 W/kg as the basic value of an absorbed dose rate which corresponds to the energy flux density 100 W/m2 for frequencies over 2 GHz. The concepts of an effective dose rate and effective dose are discussed. Various questions of how to provide safety of those working with electromagnetic radiations are considered.

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Study typepolicy
Effect directionunclear
PopulationWorkers working with electromagnetic radiations
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · 0.4 W/kg
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper describes existing radiofrequency (including microwave) electromagnetic radiation safety standards from multiple countries and IRPA/INIRC recommendations. It proposes using 0.4 W/kg as a basic absorbed dose rate value, corresponding to an energy flux density of 100 W/m2 for frequencies over 2 GHz, and discusses concepts of effective dose rate/effective dose and occupational safety questions.

Outcomes measured

  • radiation safety standards
  • absorbed dose rate (SAR) proposal
  • energy flux density threshold
  • occupational safety considerations

Limitations

  • No health outcomes or risk estimates are reported in the abstract.
  • No study design details, methods, or data sources are provided in the abstract.
  • No quantitative comparison of standards beyond the proposed basic value is described.
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  "population": "Workers working with electromagnetic radiations",
  "sample_size": null,
  "outcomes": [
    "radiation safety standards",
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  "main_findings": "The paper describes existing radiofrequency (including microwave) electromagnetic radiation safety standards from multiple countries and IRPA/INIRC recommendations. It proposes using 0.4 W/kg as a basic absorbed dose rate value, corresponding to an energy flux density of 100 W/m2 for frequencies over 2 GHz, and discusses concepts of effective dose rate/effective dose and occupational safety questions.",
  "effect_direction": "unclear",
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    "No health outcomes or risk estimates are reported in the abstract.",
    "No study design details, methods, or data sources are provided in the abstract.",
    "No quantitative comparison of standards beyond the proposed basic value is described."
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 3702305

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