Journal of Microwave Power
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Health Effects of Microwave
Exposures: A Review of the Recent (1995-1998) Literature [PDF] |
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J. R. Jauchem 1998 33 4 163-274 |
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Abstract Occupational or
residential exposures to radio frequency radiation, including microwaves, have
been alleged to result in health problems, including leukemia,
other cancers, and reproductive mishaps. This review covers the recent
literature (from 1995 to 1998) dealing with possible health effects,
including original studies, reviews, commentaries, and editorials. A number
of these articles have presented misconceptions, errors in citation, and
inaccuracies regarding the alleged ejects. Epidemiological reviews and
studies dealing with exposures 10 radio frequency radiation from television
transmitters, cellular telephones and towers, magnetic resonance imaging,
phased array radar systems, and other occupational exposures are analyzed. On
the basis of studies reported in the past several years, one can conclude
that the evidence for any proven health effects of low-level microwave
exposure is minimal to non-existent. Key Words: Microwaves, Radio waves,
Cancer, Blood, Reproduction, Radar, Electromagnetics
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