Note: This study found no significant biological effects under its experimental conditions. We include all studies for scientific completeness.
Assessment of radiofrequency power density distribution around GSM and broadcast antenna masts in Lagos City
Ibitoye ZA, Aweda AM. · 2011
View Original AbstractCell tower radiation in Lagos measured 20-50 times below safety limits, but these limits don't account for non-thermal biological effects.
Plain English Summary
Nigerian researchers measured radiofrequency radiation levels around cell phone towers and broadcast antennas in Lagos City to assess public safety. They found power density levels ranging from 0.219 to 302.4 milliwatts per square meter, which were 20 to 50 times below international safety limits set by ICNIRP and IEEE. The study concluded that people staying at least 6 meters away from these antennas face minimal health risks from RF exposure.
Study Details
The purpose of this study is to determine power density around different telecommunications antenna base stations and compare the measured values with the international recommended exposure limits in order to assess the safety of the members of the public.
A radiofrequency meter, Electrosmog from LESSEMF USA was used for the measurement. It is a highly se...
Power densities obtained varied between 0.219 and 302.40 mW.m(-2) from the studied base stations. Co...
Power densities of the RF radiation from telecommunication transmitting/receiving antennae were far below international standard limits. The measured values are not likely capable of inducing significant hazardous health effects among the people that are at least 6 m away from the antennae.
Show BibTeX
@article{za_2011_assessment_of_radiofrequency_power_3097,
author = {Ibitoye ZA and Aweda AM.},
title = {Assessment of radiofrequency power density distribution around GSM and broadcast antenna masts in Lagos City},
year = {2011},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21913539/},
}