ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - Electromagnetic Radiation
Benjamin G. Ferris, Jr. · 1966
Scientists recognized electromagnetic radiation as an environmental health hazard as early as 1966, contradicting claims that EMF concerns are recent.
Plain English Summary
This 1966 review examined environmental hazards from electromagnetic radiation, covering ionizing radiation, ultraviolet radiation, and microwave radiation. The study represents early scientific recognition that electromagnetic fields could pose environmental health risks. This foundational work helped establish the framework for understanding EMF as a category of environmental hazard requiring health evaluation.
Why This Matters
This 1966 review stands as a crucial historical marker in EMF health research. Published just as microwave technology was expanding beyond military applications, it recognized electromagnetic radiation as an environmental hazard worthy of scientific scrutiny. The science demonstrates that even in the 1960s, researchers understood the need to evaluate EMF exposures alongside other environmental threats like chemical pollutants.
What this means for you is that concerns about EMF health effects aren't new or fringe. The reality is that scientists have been studying these potential hazards for over half a century. This early recognition contradicts industry claims that EMF health concerns are recent inventions driven by fear rather than science. The evidence shows that legitimate scientific inquiry into EMF hazards has deep historical roots.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{environmental_hazards_electromagnetic_radiation_g3890,
author = {Benjamin G. Ferris and Jr.},
title = {ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - Electromagnetic Radiation},
year = {1966},
}