Review of information on hazards to personnel from high-frequency electromagnetic radiation
Healer J, Pollack H · 1967
Government scientists were documenting EMF biological effects and safety concerns decades before widespread wireless technology adoption.
Plain English Summary
This 1967 government review examined both foreign and domestic scientific literature on biological effects of electromagnetic radiation to establish safety criteria. The researchers focused primarily on high-frequency radiation (3-30 MHz) and frequencies below 300 MHz, evaluating existing studies for potential health hazards to personnel. This early comprehensive review helped establish the foundation for understanding EMF health effects during the Cold War era.
Why This Matters
This 1967 review represents a pivotal moment in EMF health research - government scientists were already concerned enough about electromagnetic radiation to conduct comprehensive literature reviews for safety standards. What's particularly significant is the timing: this was decades before cell phones, WiFi, and 5G, yet researchers were already documenting biological effects from radio frequencies. The focus on frequencies below 300 MHz is especially relevant today, as many modern wireless devices operate in similar ranges. The fact that both foreign and domestic literature showed concerning effects suggests the biological impacts of EMF were becoming internationally recognized by the scientific community, even in the 1960s. This early government acknowledgment of EMF health risks stands in stark contrast to today's regulatory dismissal of similar evidence.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{review_of_information_on_hazards_to_personnel_from_high_frequency_electromagneti_g6370,
author = {Healer J and Pollack H},
title = {Review of information on hazards to personnel from high-frequency electromagnetic radiation},
year = {1967},
}