Biological Effects of Radio- and Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation
Ulrich H. Behling · 1969
Government scientists were studying EMF biological effects in 1969, decades before today's wireless explosion.
Plain English Summary
This 1969 government report by Ulrich Behling reviewed the biological effects of both radio frequency and low frequency electromagnetic radiation. The comprehensive analysis examined how nonionizing radiation affects living systems, representing early official recognition of potential EMF health impacts. This work helped establish the foundation for understanding electromagnetic field interactions with biological tissue.
Why This Matters
This 1969 government report represents a pivotal moment in EMF health research. At a time when wireless technology was just beginning to proliferate, government scientists were already investigating how electromagnetic radiation affects living systems. The fact that this was an official government analysis, not industry-funded research, gives it particular significance in the ongoing debate about EMF safety standards.
What makes this report especially relevant today is its broad scope, covering both radio frequencies (like those used in cell phones and WiFi) and low frequencies (like those from power lines and household wiring). The reality is that we're now exposed to exponentially higher levels of both types of radiation than existed in 1969, yet our safety standards remain largely based on research from this era.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{biological_effects_of_radio_and_low_frequency_electromagnetic_radiation_g6853,
author = {Ulrich H. Behling},
title = {Biological Effects of Radio- and Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation},
year = {1969},
}