Prenatal microwave exposure and behavior.

Progress in clinical and biological research · 1988 · Harm · Very low evidence

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The studies reported results consistent with prenatal microwave exposure producing postnatal behavioral changes, particularly affecting sensitivity to thermally related stimuli or conditions rather than thermally neutral stimuli.

Study snapshot

PublicationProgress in clinical and biological research · 1988

Study typeanimal

Reported directionHarm

Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

The hypotheses for the initial investigation was based on the idea that failure to observe structural teratogenesis following microwave exposure did not preclude the possibility that such exposure would result in behavioral changes. We also proposed that such exposure might specifically alter some aspect of thermoregulatory behavior. The results of these studies support both of these hypotheses. Whether the studies show enhanced thermal sensitivity or enhanced development, they do support the hypothesis that prenatal exposure to microwave radiation is more likely to alter postnatal sensitivity to thermally related stimuli or conditions as compared to stimuli that are thermally neutral.

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Study typeanimal

Effect directionharm

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

Exposuremicrowave

Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Outcomes measured

postnatal behavior
thermoregulatory behavior
postnatal sensitivity to thermally related stimuli

Limitations

No exposure parameters (frequency, SAR, duration) reported in abstract.
No species/population details provided in abstract.
No sample size or quantitative results provided in abstract.

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    "No species/population details provided in abstract.",
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 3344272

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