An idiographic approach to Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance attributed to Electromagnetic Fields (IEI-EMF) Part II. Ecological momentary assessment of three individuals with severe IEI-EMF

Dömötör, Zsuzsanna; Ruzsa, G; Thuróczy, György; Necz, Péter Pál; Nordin, Steven; Köteles, Ferenc; Szemerszky, Renáta

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09421

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“…Interestingly, the significant differences in bicoherence were confined to lower frequency intervals (0 to 7 Hz), suggesting that EMF's impact on HRV is frequency-dependent. This aligns with the findings of Fang et al, who reported changes in root mean square values of ECG at extremely low frequency ranges during EMF exposure (34). Moreover, the study by Erica et al supported the notion that the duration of EMF exposure could be crucial, with longer exposures (e.g., 40 minutes) showing more pronounced effects on HRV parameters compared to shorter durations (e.g., 10 minutes) (35).…”

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Electrical Activity of Heart During ECG For EMF And Non– EMF Trails.

Haneef Ubed,

Farman Ali Mangi,

Zubeda Bhatti

et al. 2024

JHRR

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Background: The ubiquitous use of mobile phones has raised concerns about potential health impacts, particularly regarding the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on the human brain and heart. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a critical measure of heart health, influenced by brain function and susceptible to disruption by mobile phone radiation. Objective: This study aims to investigate the influence of mobile phone EMF on HRV, utilizing higher-order spectral analysis of ECG data to determine the functional relationship between the heart and brain under EMF exposure. Methods: Twenty healthy subjects from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, participated in this experiment. The subjects, with an average age of 27 years, underwent ECG and EEG recording under varying conditions of EMF exposure. Each session involved comparisons of EMF effects over different durations and positions relative to the heart. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in bicoherence values for chest positions V1 and V2, with non-EMF trials showing higher values compared to EMF trials. Coherence between ECG and EEG indicated significant changes in the 16-30 Hz frequency band during EMF exposure. Extended exposure of 40 minutes correlated with notable variations in HRV. Conclusion: The findings suggest that mobile phone EMF can significantly affect HRV parameters, particularly with prolonged exposure and when the EMF source is close to the heart. These results underscore the importance of developing guidelines for safe mobile phone usage.

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Electrical Activity of Heart During ECG For EMF And Non– EMF Trails.

Haneef Ubed,

Farman Ali Mangi,

Zubeda Bhatti

et al. 2024

JHRR

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“…Our results suggest that Xochimilco residents are at potential risk of developing some of the conditions related to chronic exposure to NIR, particularly behavioral problems associated with the proximity (less than 500 meters) to cellphone base stations within the signal beam that may be related to the appearance of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal relationship problems, and even to the increase in the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) (Thomas et al, 2010). Although some studies discard a relation between RF-EMF low power flux densities and sleep disorders (Mohler et al, 2010), others affirm that this relation exists within 16 mW/m 2 (Lebedeva et al, 2000;Hinrikus et al, 2021), but the electro hypersensitivity of exposed subjects may also be an important factor (Hinrikus et al, 2021), as well as the so-called idiopathic environmental intolerance attributed to electromagnetic fields (Rubin et al, 2010), although this is still subject to debate (Dömötör, Ruzsa, et al, 2022;Dömötör, Szabolcs, et al, 2022;Röösli et al, 2021)this conclusion was drawn from environmental and experimental studies that are not without methodological limitations. In the current study, as part of a complex biopsychosocial approach, an ecological momentary assessment (EMA).…”

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Study of non-ionizing radiation emissions in two zones of Xochimilco, México City

Álvarez-Ortiz

Azorín-Nieto

Soto-Sumuano

et al. 2023

Rev. Acad. Colomb. Cienc. Ex. Fis. Nat.

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The objective of this study was to estimate electromagnetic pollution by radio frequency (RF) and magnetic field (CM) over one year by measuring the intensity near schools, hospitals, business premises, and homes in a commercial and a residential zone of Xochimilco, México City. The RF and the CM were measured using an EXTECH® EMF450 meter. We compared the values of nonionizing radiation (NIR) found in the environment with the levels reported to affect the biological systems of both humans and animals. We also compared these values with the limits established both nationally and internationally. The highest average CM and RF values in the central zone were 6.38 μT and 1316 μW/m2, respectively, while in the housing area, they were 5.08 μT and 66 μW/m2. The values we registered were below the permissible limits both nationally and internationally. However, they were above the reported threshold that could trigger adverse health effects according to some authors. These values are within the limits established by the International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Further studies are required as there is still nothing conclusive regarding this type of radiation and its effects.

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Letter to the Editor, Environment International ‘Available evidence shows adverse symptoms from acute non-thermal RF-EMF exposure’. Comment on: Bosch-Capblanch X et al., The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on human self-reported symptoms: A systematic review of human experimental studies, Envir Int. vol. 187, May 2024, 108612

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2024

Environment International

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An idiographic approach to Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance attributed to Electromagnetic Fields (IEI-EMF) Part II. Ecological momentary assessment of three individuals with severe IEI-EMF

Cited by 5 publications

References 57 publications

Electrical Activity of Heart During ECG For EMF And Non– EMF Trails.

Electrical Activity of Heart During ECG For EMF And Non– EMF Trails.

Study of non-ionizing radiation emissions in two zones of Xochimilco, México City

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