Nervous and Behavioral Effects of Microwave Radiation in Humans

Silverman, Charlotte

doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a121502

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“…Some studies describe electroencephalographic changes) namely, decreases in the alpha wave index and increases in the theta and delta wave percentages, as cited by Silverman (63). Well-controlled electrophysiological studies of persistent lesions in the nervous system after microwave exposure are, however, lacking.…”

Section: Occupational Sources Of Neurological Symptomsmentioning

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Applications of neurophysiological methods in occupational medicine. A review.

Am¹

1975

Scand J Work Environ Health

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Section: Occupational Sources Of Neurological Symptomsmentioning

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Applications of neurophysiological methods in occupational medicine. A review.

Am¹

1975

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…However, these symptoms might be due to fear about negative effects. Nevertheless there is evidence that long term, low level exposure to HF-EMF may result in a number of symptoms (for example, headaches, fatigue, sleep disorders, memory impairments), 13 attributed as microwave sickness syndrome. 14 This study investigated the relation between exposure from mobile telecommunication and other sources of HF-EMFs and the associations between exposure and symptoms.…”

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Subjective symptoms, sleeping problems, and cognitive performance in subjects living near mobile phone base stations

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Moshammer²,

Wallner³

et al. 2006

Occup Environ Med

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Background: The erection of mobile telephone base stations in inhabited areas has raised concerns about possible health effects caused by emitted microwaves. Methods: In a cross-sectional study of randomly selected inhabitants living in urban and rural areas for more than one year near to 10 selected base stations, 365 subjects were investigated. Several cognitive tests were performed, and wellbeing and sleep quality were assessed. Field strength of high-frequency electromagnetic fields (HF-EMF) was measured in the bedrooms of 336 households. Results: Total HF-EMF and exposure related to mobile telecommunication were far below recommended levels (max. 4.1 mW/m 2 ). Distance from antennae was 24-600 m in the rural area and 20-250 m in the urban area. Average power density was slightly higher in the rural area (0.05 mW/m 2 ) than in the urban area (0.02 mW/m 2 ). Despite the influence of confounding variables, including fear of adverse effects from exposure to HF-EMF from the base station, there was a significant relation of some symptoms to measured power density; this was highest for headaches. Perceptual speed increased, while accuracy decreased insignificantly with increasing exposure levels. There was no significant effect on sleep quality. Conclusion: Despite very low exposure to HF-EMF, effects on wellbeing and performance cannot be ruled out, as shown by recently obtained experimental results; however, mechanisms of action at these low levels are unknown.

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“…Nervous and cardiovascular system alterations and behavioral effects of exposure of humans to microwave energy have been reported mostly in the Eastern European literature and have been reviewed by Michaelson ( , 1974Michaelson ( , 1975, Michaelson and Dodge (1971), Dodge and Glaser (1977), Silverman (1973, and Albrecht and Landau (1979). Soviet and other Eastern European publications describe subjective complaints consisting of fatigability, headache, sleepiness, irritability, loss of appetite, and memory difficulties .…”

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confidence: 99%