Electromagnetic
fields and mobile phones
Common sources of electromagnetic fields include power lines, household
electrical wiring, motor-driven instruments, computer screens, telecommunications
and broadcasting facilities, and mobile telephones. Short-term exposure
at levels present in environment or in home does not cause any apparent
detrimental effects. The studies carried out by Indian Council of
Medical Research (ICMR) could not establish conclusive evidence
on the safety or risk of radio frequency radiation emitted from
mobile phones and mobile phone towers.
With regard to radiation from mobile towers and
mobile phones, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government
of India has adopted the Electro Magnetic Radiation norms prescribed
by International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP). The DoT has also directed all Cellular Mobile Telephone
Service/ Unified Access Service licensees for compliance of the
reference limits/ levels prescribed by ICNIRP by way of self-certification
of their Base Transmitting Station for meeting the Electro Magnetic
Field radiation norms.
Given the large number of mobile phone users, it
is important to investigate, understand and monitor any potential
public health impact.
Mobile phones communicate by transmitting radio
waves through a network of fixed antennas called base stations.
Radiofrequency waves are electromagnetic fields, and unlike ionizing
radiation such as X-rays or gamma rays, can neither break chemical
bonds nor cause ionization in the human body.
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Key facts
- Mobile phone use is ubiquitous with an estimated 6.9 billion
subscriptions globally.
- The electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are
classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer
as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
- Studies are ongoing to more fully assess potential long-term
effects of mobile phone use.
- WHO will conduct a formal risk assessment of all studied
health outcomes from radiofrequency fields exposure by 2016.
Mobile or cellular phones are now an integral
part of modern telecommunications. In many countries, over half
the population use mobile phones and the market is growing rapidly.
In 2014, there is an estimated 6.9 billion subscriptions globally.
In some parts of the world, mobile phones are the most reliable
or the only phones available.
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Health effect due to Electro Magnetic Frequency
(EMF) Radiations - International Research
.There is a public concern over possible health effects
from Electromagnetic Field Radiation (EMR) exposure from diverse
EMR sources especially Mobile BTS antennae and mobile. In this regard,
several studies have been conducted in different countries, under
the aegis of World Health Organization (WHO). WHO has referred to
approximately 25,000 articles published around the world over past
30 years, and based on an in-depth review of scientific literature,
has concluded: "current evidence does not confirm the existence
of any health consequences from exposure to low level electromagnetic
field". Since the effects on human beings are to be studied
over a long period of time, further studies are going on around
the world.
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Interviews
We plan to do einterviews with MBBS doctors to understand 4 things
1) Tests or questions you ask in first few meetings
2) What it means in medical terms
3) What it means in non medical terms
4) What should the patient or care takers do
We might interview Aurvedic doctors, homeopathic doctors, Yoga teachers
on this health issue |