ARPANSA https://www.arpansa.gov.au/

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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-022-00497-8

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The publication can also be downloaded from:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365748429_Comment_on_5G_mobile_networks_and_health-a_state-of-the-_science_review_of_the_research_into_low-level_RF_fields_above_6_GHz_by_Karipidis_et_al

Extensive supplementary data that can be downloaded.

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Dariusz Leszczynski

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/reveh-2020-0056 | Published online: 24 Aug 2020

Abstract

The currently ongoing deployment if the fifth generation of the wireless communication technology, the 5G technology, has reignited the health debate around the new kind of radiation that will be used/emitted by the 5G devices and networks – the millimeter-waves. The new aspect of the 5G technology, that is of concern to some of the future users, is that both, antennas and devices will be continuously in a very close proximity of the users’ bodies. Skin is the only organ of the human body, besides the eyes, that will be directly exposed to the mm-waves of the 5G technology. However, the whole scientific evidence on the possible effects of millimeter-waves on skin and skin cells, currently consists of only some 99 studies. This clearly indicates that the scientific evidence concerning the possible effects of millimeter-waves on humans is insufficient to devise science-based exposure limits and to develop science-based human health policies. The sufficient research has not been done and, therefore, precautionary measures should be considered for the deployment of the 5G, before the sufficient number of quality research studies will be executed and health risk, or lack of it, scientifically established.

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Epidemiol Prev. 2019 Sep-Dec;43(5-6):374-379. doi: 10.19191/EP19.5-6.P374.107.

Abstract

This paper aims to present useful elements for framing the issue of exposure to radio frequencies (RFs), in particular those related to telecommunications, and the possible effects on health also in the light of the rapid evolution of technologies (the advent of 5G). New developments in the field oblige us to reflect on the possible implications in terms of public health. Here, we have preferred to take stock and not to demand a systematic review. The development of telecommunications is creating great interest in all sectors for the possibility of new applications, but is also increasing concern for the effects on health not yet fully known, to the point that there is a growing mobilization against the introduction of 5G both at national and at international level. Epidemiological studies and metanalyses on the relationship between cancer and RFs, particularly those on mobile phones, still identify areas of uncertainty that need to be investigated, and studies on non-cancer effects are growing in number, suggesting the possibility of new risks. The relative scenarios that will open with the 5G trial are likely to change the overall exposure level of the population as a result of major changes in the network architecture. Therefore, it is important to adopt a strongly precautionary approach. Given the strong concerns of the population, the competent institutions should implement information and awareness programmes through adequate risk communication.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31659885

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Link to the paper: https://www.orsaa.org/latest-news/orsaa-presents-at-aocrp-conference

Adjunct Associate Professor David Bromwich  has a background in assisting organisations and industry in risk managing new technologies, especially where there is a level of uncertainty in the science in relation to adverse health effects.

1. The difference between the Precautionary Principle and Approach

1.1. The concept of precaution

1.2. Precautionary Principle

1.3. Precautionary Approach

1.4. ALARA and ALARP

1.5. Trigger Points for invoking the Precautionary Principle

2. Current Australian EMF – RF Regulation

3. The evidence for health effects of EMF – RF

3.1. Evidence ORSAA Database – Human epidemiological studies

3.2. Bradford Hill system of causation

3.3. Recognition of causation

3.4. In vivo human UHF studies

3.5. In vivo animal UHF studies

3.6. In vivo long – term animal UHF studies

4. RF Exposure produces oxidative stress

5. Conclusions

The evidence that there are health effects from long term exposure to wireless devices like mobile phones is strong. Therefore, using the moderate version of the burden of proof described above,

further research is needed to clarify the risks.

In addition, RF Standards need to be strengthened to provide biological protecton against a range of bio-

effects noted in well conducted research at a non – thermal level. Radiation protection authorities

need to be more forthright with their advice and should be recommending a precautionary approach

to government, industry and the general public.

For example:

-Mobile phones need to be designed to a higher safety standard which considers non – thermal biological

effects.

-Stronger recommendations need to be adopted and publicised to ensure safer use by the general public,

most especially children and other sensitive individuals.

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Currently, it is up to the user to apply a Precautionary Approach to the use of mobile phone

and other wireless technology. The awareness of the risk of potential health effects is almost non –

existent.

Warnings are buried  so deep within the mobile phone menus or phone manuals that no one reads, as is the case with long worded software agreements. Some companies send intermittent SMS

messages to targeted users. As radiation protection scientists we suggest the following: Given the strong evidence for harmful effects reported above, and the possible cost of doing nothing, we believe the

trigger point for adopting a more Precautionary Approach to this new RF – EMR technology has been reached.

We welcome debate and invite responses to this suggestion.

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