Unknown authors · 2015
This 2015 international policy review examined how different countries and organizations advise protecting children from radiofrequency EMF exposure from wireless devices. The research found wildly inconsistent approaches, ranging from no special precautions to extensive warnings and sales restrictions. The author concluded that simple assurance of long-term safety cannot be guaranteed and recommended minimum exposure for children as a basic health precaution.
Unknown authors · 2015
Researchers measured radiofrequency radiation levels inside buildings across 343 locations in Hebron, Palestine, from sources like cell towers, FM radio, WiFi, and cordless phones. They found maximum exposure levels about 100 times below international safety guidelines, with FM radio contributing nearly half of total indoor RF exposure. The study shows that outdoor RF sources account for 73% of the radiation people experience indoors.
Tomitsch J, Dechant E et al · 2015
Austrian researchers measured EMF levels in 219 bedrooms from 2006 to 2012, tracking changes in power line fields and wireless radiation. They found power line electric fields decreased by 40% while total wireless radiation nearly doubled, with urban areas showing 3.4 times higher wireless exposure than rural locations. The study reveals how our bedroom EMF environment has shifted dramatically toward wireless sources.
Gryz K et al · 2015
Researchers tested how the human body affects personal EMF meters that measure radiofrequency radiation from 98-2450 MHz. They found that where you wear the device on your body dramatically changes the readings, with errors ranging from -96% to +133% compared to actual field strength. This means current EMF exposure assessments using body-worn devices may be significantly inaccurate.
Unknown authors · 2015
Researchers measured radiofrequency radiation exposure levels at two television stations in Ghana to assess worker safety. They found radiation levels generally below occupational safety limits, but some areas had exposures 4.3 times higher than limits set for the general public. This highlights potential health risks for broadcast workers in high-exposure zones.
Unknown authors · 2015
Israeli researchers measured radiofrequency radiation exposure across 25 different occupations, recording nearly 4,300 measurements from workers in broadcasting, medical, communications, and other RF-using industries. While most routine exposures stayed well below safety limits, walkie-talkie users, induction heating workers, and plastic welders faced the highest exposure levels, with some workers exceeding recommended thresholds during certain tasks.
Unknown authors · 2015
This 2015 policy review examined how different countries and organizations respond to children's exposure to wireless radiation. The author found enormous variation, from no special precautions to extensive warnings and restrictions, and noted that current safety guidelines only address immediate heating effects while ignoring potential long-term health impacts from chronic low-level exposure. The study calls for minimum RF-EMF exposure for children as a reasonable health precaution.
Unknown authors · 2015
Researchers measured radiofrequency radiation exposure in 343 indoor locations across Hebron, Palestine, from sources like cell towers, FM radio, WiFi, and cordless phones. While all measurements fell below international safety guidelines, FM radio contributed nearly half of total indoor RF exposure, with outdoor sources accounting for 73% of indoor radiation levels.
Tomitsch J, Dechant E et al · 2015
Austrian researchers measured electromagnetic field levels in 219 bedrooms over six years (2006-2012), tracking changes in both power line frequencies and wireless radiation. They found power line electric fields decreased by 40% while wireless radiation nearly doubled, with urban areas showing 3.4 times higher wireless exposure than rural locations. The study reveals how our bedroom EMF environment has shifted dramatically toward wireless sources.
Li C et al · 2015
Researchers created detailed computer models of infant bodies (12-month and 17-month-old boys) to study how electromagnetic fields affect babies differently than adults. The models revealed significant physical differences that could mean current safety guidelines don't adequately protect infants from radiofrequency radiation exposure.
Eltiti S et al · 2015
Researchers tested 102 people who claimed sensitivity to electromagnetic fields and 237 controls by exposing them to cell tower radiation in both open and double-blind conditions. People reported symptoms only when they knew they were being exposed, not during blinded trials, indicating no direct causal relationship between cell tower EMF and physical symptoms.
Aerts S et al · 2015
Researchers measured radio frequency radiation exposure from mobile phones on trains, comparing connections to distant cell towers versus small cells installed inside train cars. They found that using in-train small cells reduced brain exposure by 35 times and whole-body exposure by 11 times compared to connecting to distant outdoor towers. This dramatic reduction occurs because phones don't need to transmit as much power when connecting to nearby small cells.
Gryz K et al · 2015
Researchers used computer modeling to test how the human body affects radiofrequency exposure measurements from personal monitoring devices worn at different body locations. They found that body placement dramatically altered readings by up to 233%, with waist and chest positions providing the most reliable measurements for compliance testing.
Unknown authors · 2015
Researchers measured radiofrequency radiation exposure at two television stations in Ghana to assess worker safety. They found RF levels ranging from 0.006 to 58.5 volts per meter, which stayed below occupational safety limits but exceeded public exposure guidelines by up to 4.3 times in some areas. This highlights how workplace RF exposure can be significantly higher than what's considered safe for the general public.
Unknown authors · 2015
Israeli researchers measured radiofrequency radiation exposure across 25 occupations using RF equipment, from medical devices to walkie-talkies. They found walkie-talkie users had the highest exposures at 94% of safety limits, while most other jobs stayed below 1% of recommended thresholds. The study reveals significant workplace RF exposure variations that workers and employers should understand.
Unknown authors · 2015
This 2015 policy review examined how different countries and organizations advise on children's exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from wireless devices. The researcher found wildly inconsistent approaches, ranging from no special precautions to extensive warnings, product bans, and mandatory exposure labeling. The review calls for minimum RF-EMF exposure for children as a basic health precaution, given that long-term safety cannot be guaranteed.
Unknown authors · 2015
Researchers measured radiofrequency radiation levels inside buildings across 343 locations in Hebron, Palestine, from sources like cell towers, FM radio, WiFi, and cordless phones. They found maximum exposure levels about 100 times below international safety guidelines, with FM radio contributing nearly half of total indoor RF exposure. The study reveals that most indoor RF exposure (73%) actually comes from outdoor sources like broadcasting stations and cell towers.
Kottou S et al. · 2015
Greek researchers measured electromagnetic field levels in over 4,500 indoor locations across three regions, focusing on extremely low frequency magnetic fields and radiofrequency electric fields that health agencies consider possibly cancer-causing. They found that while EMF levels varied by location and distance from sources, all measurements remained well below current safety limits set by European regulators. The study provides baseline data on typical indoor EMF exposure levels in Greek homes.
Gurbuz N, Sirav B, Kuzay D, Ozer C, Seyhan N. · 2015
Researchers exposed diabetic rats to cell phone radiation (2100 MHz) to see if it caused genetic damage in bladder cells by looking for micronuclei - small fragments of broken DNA that indicate cellular damage. They found no increase in genetic damage in either healthy or diabetic rats exposed to the radiation compared to unexposed animals. The study suggests that this level of RF radiation may not cause DNA damage in bladder cells, even in animals with diabetes who might be more vulnerable.
Dabouis V et al. · 2015
French researchers tracked 57,000 naval personnel over 26 years to compare death rates between those working with radar systems and those in non-radar roles. They found no increased risk of death from any cause, including cancer, among radar-exposed workers compared to unexposed personnel. This large-scale occupational study suggests that the radiofrequency radiation from naval radar systems did not significantly impact mortality rates during the study period.
Fasseas MK et al. · 2015
Greek researchers exposed microscopic worms (C. elegans) to radiation from cell phones, WiFi routers, and cordless phones at levels below international safety guidelines. They found no effects on the worms' lifespan, fertility, growth, memory, or cellular damage markers. The study suggests these worms are resilient to wireless device radiation under the tested conditions.
Zheng F et al. · 2015
Researchers surveyed 746 children in China about their mobile phone use and health symptoms. They found that children who used phones for more years or made longer daily calls were significantly more likely to report fatigue, with those making longer calls nearly three times more likely to experience fatigue. The connection between phone use and fatigue remained strong even after accounting for other factors that might explain the symptoms.
Singh S, Mani KV, Kapoor N. · 2015
Researchers studied 155 military personnel exposed to radar frequencies of 8-12 GHz and 12.5-18 GHz to measure how electromagnetic fields affect melatonin (the sleep hormone) and serotonin (a mood chemical) in their blood. Workers exposed to the higher frequency range (12.5-18 GHz) showed significantly lower melatonin levels and higher serotonin levels, especially those with more than 10 years of exposure. This suggests that long-term exposure to certain radar frequencies can disrupt the body's natural hormone balance.
Sieroń-Stołtny K et al. · 2015
Researchers exposed rats to mobile phone radiation (900 MHz frequency) for 28 days and examined effects on their bone health. The radiation didn't change bone size but significantly weakened bone strength, reduced calcium content, and disrupted the normal processes that build and break down bone tissue. This suggests that cell phone radiation may interfere with bone health even when bones appear normal on the outside.
Saghiri MA, Orangi J, Asatourian A, Mehriar P, Sheibani N · 2015
Researchers studied 50 people with metal braces to see if cell phone use affected how much nickel (a metal in braces) was released into their saliva. After a week of no phone use, participants used their phones normally for another week. The study found that cell phone use significantly increased nickel levels in saliva, with longer phone use causing more nickel release from the orthodontic appliances.
