Assessment of radiofrequency/microwave radiation emitted by the antennas of rooftop-mounted mobile phone base stations.

Radiation protection dosimetry · 2006 · No effect · Low evidence

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Measurements at 200 sites around 47 rooftop-mounted mobile phone base stations in Malaysia found RF/microwave radiation levels well below the maximum exposure limits set by various agencies.

Study snapshot

PublicationRadiation protection dosimetry · 2006

Study typeexposure_assessment

Reported directionNo effect

Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Radiofrequency (RF) and microwave (MW) radiation exposures from the antennas of rooftop-mounted mobile telephone base stations have become a serious issue in recent years due to the rapidly evolving technologies in wireless telecommunication systems. In Malaysia, thousands of mobile telephone base stations have been erected all over the country, most of which are mounted on the rooftops. In view of public concerns, measurements of the RF/MW levels emitted by the base stations were carried out in this study. The values were compared with the exposure limits set by several organisations and countries. Measurements were performed at 200 sites around 47 mobile phone base stations. It was found that the RF/MW radiation from these base stations were well below the maximum exposure limits set by various agencies.

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Study typeexposure_assessment

Effect directionno_effect

PopulationNot supplied

Sample size200

ExposureRF

Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Measurements at 200 sites around 47 rooftop-mounted mobile phone base stations in Malaysia found RF/microwave radiation levels well below the maximum exposure limits set by various agencies.

Outcomes measured

Measured RF/microwave radiation levels near rooftop-mounted mobile phone base stations
Comparison of measured levels to exposure limits from organizations/countries

Limitations

No specific frequencies, measurement protocols, or instrumentation details provided in the abstract
No information on temporal variability or duration of measurements
Health outcomes were not assessed; only exposure levels were measured

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1093/rpd/nci373
PubMed: 16357026

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