Generation of infant anatomical models for evaluating electromagnetic field exposures.
Li C, Chen Z, Yang L, Lv B, Liu J, Varsier N, Hadjem A, Wiart J, Xie Y, Ma L, Wu T. · 2015
View Original AbstractInfant bodies absorb electromagnetic radiation differently than adults, suggesting current safety guidelines may not adequately protect babies.
Plain English Summary
Researchers created detailed anatomical models of infant bodies and heads using MRI scans to test how electromagnetic fields affect babies differently than adults. They found significant physical differences between infant and adult models that affect how much radiation is absorbed. The study suggests current safety guidelines for radiofrequency exposure may not adequately protect infants.
Why This Matters
This research addresses a critical gap in EMF safety standards. The science demonstrates that infants absorb electromagnetic radiation differently than adults due to their unique anatomy - thinner skulls, higher water content, and developing tissues. What this means for you as a parent is that safety guidelines based on adult models may not provide adequate protection for your baby. The reality is that most EMF exposure limits were established using adult male models, essentially treating infants as 'small adults' when their biology is fundamentally different. This modeling study provides the foundation for more accurate dosimetry research, but it also highlights how our current regulatory approach may be leaving our most vulnerable population inadequately protected.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
The aim of this study is to invesitgate Generation of infant anatomical models for evaluating electromagnetic field exposures.
In this work, we developed one 12-month-old male whole body model and one 17-month-old male head mod...
The whole body and head models contained 28 and 30 tissues, respectively, at spatial resolution of 1...
Significant differences in the physical and anatomical features between adult and child models demonstrated the importance of creating realistic infant models. Current safety guidelines for infant exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields may not be conservative.
Show BibTeX
@article{c_2015_generation_of_infant_anatomical_2358,
author = {Li C and Chen Z and Yang L and Lv B and Liu J and Varsier N and Hadjem A and Wiart J and Xie Y and Ma L and Wu T.},
title = {Generation of infant anatomical models for evaluating electromagnetic field exposures.},
year = {2015},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25328088/},
}