scholarly journals Health effects of electromagnetic fields on children

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (11) ◽  
pp. 422-428
Author(s):  
Jin-Hwa Moon
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Base Stations ◽  
World Health ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
International Agency ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Low Frequencies

In today’s world, most children are exposed to various manmade electromagnetic fields (EMFs). EMFs are electromagnetic waves less than 300 GHz. A developing child’s brain is vulnerable to electromagnetic radiation; thus, their caregivers’ concerns about the health effects of EMFs are increasing. EMF exposure is divided into 2 categories: extremely low frequencies (ELFs; 3–3,000 Hz), involving high-voltage transmission lines and in-house wiring; and radiofrequencies (RFs; 30 kHz to 300 GHz), involving mobile phones, smart devices, base stations, WiFi, and 5G technologies. The biological effects of EMFs on humans include stimulation, thermal, and nonthermal, the latter of which is the least known. Among the various health issues related to EMFs, the most important issue is human carcinogenicity. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer’s (IARC’s) evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans, ELFs and RFs were evaluated as possible human carcinogens (Group 2B). However, the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) view of EMFs remains undetermined. This article reviews the current knowledge of EMF exposure on humans, specifically children. EMF exposure sources, biological effects, current WHO and IARC opinions on carcinogenicity, and effects of EMF exposures on children will be discussed. As well-controlled EMF experiments in children are nearly impossible, scientific knowledge should be interpreted objectively. Precautionary approaches are recommended for children until the potential health effects of EMF are confirmed.

scholarly journals Biological Effects of EM Radiations from Mobile Phones

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Adel A. Ali ◽  
Ahmed M. Al-Naamany
Keyword(s):  
Health Effects ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Thermal Effects ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
The Body ◽  
Base Stations ◽  
Thermal Heating ◽  
Heating Effects ◽  
Rf Exposure

Direct health effects could result following exposure to RF by thermal (heating effects). Recent Studies have shown that there are public fears on effects that can be caused mainly by holding mobile phones close to the body, or as a result of possible non-thermal effects from both phones and base stations.  This paper offers an overview on the biological effects of electromagnetic radiation caused by mobile phones. Exposures of individuals to RF radiation from these sources will depend upon their proximity and may be above those from mobile phone base stations, although still well below guidelines. From a review of the scientific literature, it is concluded that there were no established health effects from exposure to the RF fields from mobile phones. However, there are gaps in knowledge requiring further research, but current knowledge suggests that RF exposure to levels below the guidelines were not a risk to health.  

scholarly journals Preventive measures to reduce harmful effects produced by electromagnetic radiation on health

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Y. Stein ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Radiation ◽  
Electromagnetic Waves ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Base Stations ◽  
Power Lines ◽  
Thermal Safety ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
Safety Standards

Man-made electromagnetic waves are the most widely and rapidly expanding exposure in today's world, including exposure in several frequency groups: extremely low frequencies (ELF) from electricity lines, hybrid car batteries and high power lines (>3 Hz–3 kHz), radiofrequency (RF) and microwave frequencies including millimeter waves (3 kHz–300 GHz) from mobile phones, towers, base stations and wireless devices, and intermediate frequencies "Dirty Electricity" emitted from power lines. While such organizations as ICNIRP (the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection) still continue to claim that electromagnetic radiation can cause "only thermal effects", clinging to theory that does not match facts and upholding obsolete thermal safety standards, extensive scientific evidence has clearly demonstrated that non-thermal health effects produced by electromagnetic radiation do exist, are important to health, and should be taken into consideration when safety standards are set. This review aims to highlight some evidence of biologic effects in various body systems, and to suggest preventive measures to reduce such effects on health. Exposure to electromagnetic radiation at intensities lower than thermal safety standards has been associated with non-thermal biological effects including damage and changes to cells and DNA. This review presents evidence of such effects demonstrated in: the hematologic system, the nervous system, the immune system, the reproductive system, the skin and muscles, the cardiovascular system, glucose metabolism, and Electrohypersensitivity ("Microwave sickness"). Protective measures are then suggested to reduce these effects.

Study of potential health effects of electromagnetic fields of telephony and Wi-Fi, using chicken embryo development as animal model

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henri Woelders ◽  
Agnes de Wit ◽  
Alexander Lourens ◽  
Norbert Stockhofe ◽  
Bas Engel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Model ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Embryo Development ◽  
Chicken Embryo ◽  
Potential Health

scholarly journals Manmade Electromagnetic Fields and Oxidative Stress—Biological Effects and Consequences for Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 3772
Author(s):  
David Schuermann ◽  
Meike Mevissen
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Genome Stability ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
International Agency ◽  
Extremely Low Frequency

Concomitant with the ever-expanding use of electrical appliances and mobile communication systems, public and occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the extremely-low-frequency and radiofrequency range has become a widely debated environmental risk factor for health. Radiofrequency (RF) EMF and extremely-low-frequency (ELF) MF have been classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), potentially leading to cellular or systemic oxidative stress, was frequently found to be influenced by EMF exposure in animals and cells. In this review, we summarize key experimental findings on oxidative stress related to EMF exposure from animal and cell studies of the last decade. The observations are discussed in the context of molecular mechanisms and functionalities relevant to health such as neurological function, genome stability, immune response, and reproduction. Most animal and many cell studies showed increased oxidative stress caused by RF-EMF and ELF-MF. In order to estimate the risk for human health by manmade exposure, experimental studies in humans and epidemiological studies need to be considered as well.

scholarly journals Potential favourable health effects of some dietary uncommon fatty acids

OCL ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Charles Coudray ◽  
Erwann Durand ◽  
Laurence Balas ◽  
Ariane Sultan ◽  
François Casas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Docosapentaenoic Acid ◽  
Fatty Acid Esters ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Furan Fatty Acids ◽  
Bioactive Fatty Acids ◽  
Hydroxyl Fatty Acids

In addition to the major fatty acids widely studied, our diet contains many bioactive fatty acids less frequently investigated such as n-3 docosapentaenoic acid (n-3 DPA), natural trans fatty acids, conjugated fatty acids (CLAs), furan fatty acids (FuFAs), branched chain fatty acids (BCFAs) and fatty acid esters of hydroxyl fatty acids (FAHFAs). Many of them may have beneficial health effects, particularly in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, inflammation and metabolic disorders such as diabetes. This review aims to give a brief overview of the current knowledge on these lipids. Thus, information about biosynthesis, food and tissue content, daily intake, biological and potential health effects of these fatty acids is provided.

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