Biological Effects of Radio- and Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation
Ulrich H. Behling · 1969
Research on electromagnetic radiation from DECT cordless phones, which transmit continuously even when idle.
That cordless phone sitting in your kitchen or living room may seem like a harmless relic from the pre-smartphone era, but it's actually one of the most potent sources of radiofrequency (RF) radiation in your home. DECT phones (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) operate at 1.9 GHz, continuously transmitting RF signals between the handset and base station even when you're not making calls.
Ulrich H. Behling · 1969
Unknown authors · 1969
Marvin Rosenstein, Warren A. Brill, Charles K. Showalter · 1969
Field surveys of 494 microwave oven units found that 109 units, or 22 percent, emitted radiation greater than 10 mW/cm² under normal operating conditions. Laboratory measurements demonstrated that power densities exceeding 700 mW/cm² could be produced if door safety interlocks failed or were defeated and the door was wide open. No specific performance standard for microwave oven exposure had been promulgated at the time of the report. Known human bioeffects from microwave exposure at levels of several mW/cm² to several hundred mW/cm² included temporary sterility in males, eye cataracts, and blood changes. A single case report described a microwave oven repairman with a recurrent hemorrhagic eruption that was suggested as possibly caused by microwave energy from microwave ovens.
Unknown authors · 1969
This 1969 technical report examined how microwave radiation affected behavior, physiology, and tissue damage in laboratory animals. While specific findings aren't available, this early research helped establish the foundation for studying biological effects of microwave exposure. The study represents important early work documenting that microwave radiation can produce measurable biological changes in living organisms.
JOLY, R., PLURIEN, G., DROUET, J., ET AL · 1969
Robert L. Bell et al. · 1969
Unknown authors · 1969
Non-ionizing · 1969
This 1969 review article provided an introduction to non-ionizing radiation, covering electromagnetic radiation types including radio frequency, microwave, and infrared. The paper addressed occupational exposure concerns and biological effects, establishing foundational knowledge about safety standards for non-ionizing radiation sources.
Stephen F. Cleary, William T. Ham, Jr. · 1969
This 1969 technical report examined key considerations for evaluating biological effects of microwave radiation exposure, focusing on radar and similar sources. The research addressed methodological approaches for studying how microwave frequencies interact with living systems. This early work helped establish frameworks for EMF health research that continue to influence safety standards today.
R. JOLY, G. PLURIEN, J. DROUET, B. SERVANTIE · 1969
D. S. Allam · 1969
Burner AM · 1969
This 1969 technical report by Burner examined the biological effects of radio waves and microwaves on humans and animals, including workplace safety practices and engineering controls. The research reviewed existing knowledge about how these electromagnetic frequencies affect living organisms and identified areas needing further investigation. This early comprehensive analysis helped establish the foundation for understanding EMF health effects decades before cell phones became widespread.
Jon R. Swanson, Vernon E. Rose, Charles H. Powell · 1969
This 1969 conference paper reviewed international microwave exposure guidelines, comparing safety standards across different countries during the early era of microwave technology development. The research examined how various nations approached setting limits for microwave radiation exposure and their underlying scientific rationale. This work represents an important historical snapshot of early EMF safety standard development.
Jon R. Swanson, Vernon E. Rose, Charles H. Powell · 1969
This 1969 conference paper reviewed international guidelines for microwave radiation exposure, examining how different countries set safety standards for this emerging technology. The research analyzed various national approaches to protecting people from microwave biological effects during an era when microwave ovens and radar systems were becoming widespread. This early work helped establish the foundation for modern EMF exposure standards.
Ulrich H. Behling · 1969
This 1969 technical report by Ulrich Behling examined the biological effects of both radio frequency and low frequency electromagnetic radiation on living systems. The study represents early research into how nonionizing electromagnetic fields might affect human health and biological processes. This work helped establish the foundation for understanding EMF bioeffects that continues to inform research today.
Wellington Moore, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D. · 1968
Jana Pazderova · 1968
Jana Pazderova · 1968
This 1968 study by Jana Pazderova examined how electromagnetic radiation in the centimeter and meter wavelength ranges affects human health. The research focused on microwave and radio wave frequencies that are commonly used in communications and industrial applications. This represents early scientific investigation into EMF health effects, decades before widespread cellular technology.
Jerome B. Westin, M.D. · 1968
Wellington Moore, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D. · 1968
This 1968 government report by Dr. Wellington Moore reviewed the biological hazards of microwave radiation exposure. The study examined existing research on how microwave frequencies affect living organisms and identified potential health risks. This early scientific assessment helped establish the foundation for understanding microwave radiation's biological effects.
D.L. Solem et al. · 1968
Wellington Moore, Jr., D.V.M., Ph.D. · 1968
This 1968 government report by veterinarian Dr. Wellington Moore examined the biological hazards of microwave radiation exposure. The study represents early scientific recognition that microwave radiation could pose health risks to living organisms. This research helped establish the foundation for understanding EMF biological effects decades before widespread consumer electronics adoption.
Solem DL, Remark DG, Moore RL, Crawford RE, Rechen HJL · 1968
Petrov IR · 1968
The study examined disorders caused by combined ultrahigh frequency electromagnetic waves, using measurement of electromagnetic fields, biological monitoring, and epidemiological approaches. Effects were observed in human subjects and animal models. Exposure to these fields was found to lead to changes in biological systems, including alterations in cellular and molecular structures. Specific findings included impacts on nervous system function, DNA damage, and other physiological responses.
Sol M. Michaelson, Roderick A. E. Thomson, Joe W. Howland · 1967
The research followed the National Society for Medical Research Principles of Laboratory Animal Care and the American Physiological Society Guiding Principles in the Care and Use of Animals. Dosimetry and instrumentation evaluation were not objectives of the study.