Dielectric properties of human red blood cells in suspension at radio frequencies.
Lu Y, Yu J, Ren Y · 1994
View Original AbstractBlood cells from people over 49 respond differently to radio frequencies, suggesting age-based vulnerability to EMF exposure.
Plain English Summary
Researchers measured the electrical properties of red blood cells from 243 healthy people when exposed to radio frequencies between 1-500 MHz. They discovered that people over age 49 showed significantly different electrical responses in their blood cells compared to younger individuals. This suggests that radio frequency exposure may affect blood cells differently as we age, potentially making older adults more vulnerable to EMF effects.
Why This Matters
This study reveals something crucial that the wireless industry rarely discusses: your age may determine how vulnerable you are to radio frequency radiation. The research shows that red blood cells from people over 49 respond differently to RF exposure than those from younger individuals, with decreased electrical conductivity and permittivity. What this means for you is that the 'one-size-fits-all' safety standards currently in place may not adequately protect older adults. The frequency range tested (1-500 MHz) encompasses many common wireless technologies including FM radio, television broadcasts, and older cell phone frequencies. While this study focused on electrical properties rather than direct health outcomes, it demonstrates that biological responses to EMF are not uniform across age groups - a critical factor that current safety guidelines largely ignore.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Dielectric properties of human red blood cells in suspension at radio frequencies.
Dielectric properties of human red blood cells (RBCs) in suspension (hematocrit 50%) from 243 health...
The data measured revealed a statistically significant age dependence, with a critical age of about ...
Show BibTeX
@article{y_1994_dielectric_properties_of_human_2385,
author = {Lu Y and Yu J and Ren Y},
title = {Dielectric properties of human red blood cells in suspension at radio frequencies.},
year = {1994},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7880172/},
}