Comparison of radio frequency energy absorption in ear and eye region of children and adults at 900, 1800 and 2450 MHz.
Keshvari J, Lang S. · 2005
View Original AbstractChildren's RF absorption depends more on individual head shape than age, but this doesn't eliminate their unique vulnerability to wireless radiation.
Plain English Summary
Researchers used computer models to compare how much radiofrequency energy is absorbed in children's heads versus adults' heads when exposed to cell phone frequencies. They found that differences in energy absorption depend more on individual head shape and anatomy rather than age itself. This challenges the common assumption that children automatically absorb more RF energy than adults.
Why This Matters
This Nokia-funded study represents an important early attempt to quantify RF absorption differences between children and adults, but its conclusions require careful interpretation. While the researchers found that head geometry matters more than age, this doesn't diminish concerns about children's RF exposure. The reality is that children's smaller heads, thinner skulls, and developing nervous systems create multiple pathways for increased vulnerability that extend beyond simple absorption rates. The science demonstrates that children face unique risks from RF exposure, and this single computational study shouldn't overshadow the growing body of research showing heightened sensitivity in developing brains.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900, 1800 and 2450 MHz
Study Details
The objective of this study was to clarify possible differences in RF energy absorption in the head region of children and adults using computational techniques.
Using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) computational method, a set of specific absorption ra...
The head models greatly differ from each other in terms of size, external shape and the internal ana...
It seems that the external shape of the head and the distribution of different tissues within the head play a significant role in the RF energy absorption.
Show BibTeX
@article{j_2005_comparison_of_radio_frequency_2274,
author = {Keshvari J and Lang S.},
title = {Comparison of radio frequency energy absorption in ear and eye region of children and adults at 900, 1800 and 2450 MHz.},
year = {2005},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16148398/},
}