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Health and Safety
152 Health and Safety
molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other types
of non-ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat), and other
forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies.
While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body
temperatures and cause tissue damage. Two areas of the body, the eyes and the
testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there is relatively little
blood ow in them to carry away excess heat.
Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health
problems?
The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In addition, attempts to
replicate and conrm the few studies that have shown a connection have failed.
The scientic community at large therefore believes that the weight of scientic
evidence does not show an association between exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) from cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientic
community has supported additional research to address gaps in knowledge.
Some of these studies are described below.
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