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[Effect of microwave irradiation on biological systems].

Medicinski arhiv · 1994 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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The article describes characteristics of microwave radiation and discusses possible effects on some biological systems under different forms of microwave irradiation, referencing experimental animals and exposed people. Specific outcomes and effect estimates …

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PublicationMedicinski arhiv · 1994
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Use of microwave radiation as a source of energy has been increased in recent years. The existence of high-power microwave emitting sources, such as satellite and television communications systems, radar systems and heating devices, in both the general public and industrial environments raises the question of whether exposure to microwave radiation is detrimental to health. The use of microwave devices in home and in medicine, e.g. in clinical diagnosis and in therapy, also makes the investigation of the biological effects of acute and repetitive exposure imperative. In this work we present some characteristics of microwave radiation, and the possible effects on some systems under the conditions of different forms of microwave irradiation, on experimental animals and on the people who have been professionally or ignorantly irradiated.

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
Populationexperimental animals and people professionally or ignorantly irradiated
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposuremicrowave · acute and repetitive exposure (mentioned)
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The article describes characteristics of microwave radiation and discusses possible effects on some biological systems under different forms of microwave irradiation, referencing experimental animals and exposed people. Specific outcomes and effect estimates are not provided in the abstract.

Outcomes measured

  • possible health/biological effects on some systems (not specified)

Limitations

  • No specific frequencies, exposure metrics (e.g., SAR), or durations reported in the abstract
  • No specific biological endpoints or results described in the abstract
  • No sample size or study design details for the referenced animal/human observations provided
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 7752686

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