Numerous studies have shown that current wireless technologies pose serious health risks. 5G, in particular, is a concern due to its higher frequencies and lack of long-term human exposure studies. The research supports calls for a moratorium on 5G deployment. Wildlife and the environment are also at risk, making it essential to consider safer technology solutions. The following will offer you more in-depth information.

Studies on Cell/Mobile Phone and Wireless Radiation

Prologue: Epidemiology only proves the past; Experimental/Toxicology Studies indicate future risks/harms. From time to time people ask, “what are the studies I should share with people who state that there is “no evidence?” Environmental Health Trust offers numerous information flyers which cover a wide range of scientific research studies.

Source – 5G and Cell Tower Health Effects, Safety, Liability etc – May 2023

Published Scientific Research on 5G, 4G Small Cells, Wireless Radiation and Health

Published peer reviewed science already indicates that the current wireless technologies of 2G, 3G and 4G – in use today with our cell phones, computers and wearable tech – creates (create) radiofrequency exposures which poses (pose) a serious health risk to humans, animals and the environment. Scientists are cautioning that before rolling out 5G, research on human health effects urgently needs to be done first to ensure the public and environment are protected.

“Small cells” are microwave antennas (basically shorter cell towers) rapidly being installed in public areas on utility poles and street lights in front of homes, parks and schools. Just like cell towers, these wireless antennas generate and emit microwave radiofrequency (RF) radiation to transmit 2G, 3G and 4G network signals. Companies soon plan to add a new technology called 5G which will use current 4G technology plus even higher frequencies. The higher frequencies include millimeter-wave emissions that were not previously released into public areas.

Companies state that these 4G and 5G antennas will increase the wireless radiation levels in the area so much that they are working to loosen several governments’ radiation limits in order to roll it out. A 2021 research study found people who are exposed to higher radiation values present more severe headaches, dizziness and nightmares. Moreover, they sleep fewer hours.”

More than 240 scientists published an appeal to the United Nations to reduce public exposure and called for a moratorium on 5G citing “established” adverse biological effects of RF radiation. Peer-reviewed research has linked a myriad of adverse effects to wireless radiofrequency radiation including brain cancer, breast cancer, DNA damage, thyroid cancer, memory damage, sperm damage, brain damage, headaches, diabetes, hyperactivity, liver damage, oxidative stress, behavior problems, synergistic effects, altered brain activity, tumor promotion, impaired growth and more.

5G will utilize not only the frequencies currently in use, but also higher millimeter wave and sub-millimeter wave frequencies. Small cells being installed in cities are usually 4G technology with a wide variety of frequencies. Thus, when we consider the health impacts of 5G and small cells we are looking at research on current technologies and frequencies in use in addition to research on sub-millimeter and millimeter waves. The 5G standard is new there are no (few) studies that have looked at long term human exposure to 5G. However the current body of research finding effects from current wireless technology provides enough data for scientists to call for a moratorium….Continue Reading….

Source – https://ehtrust.org/scientific-research-on-5g-and-health/

Peer Reviewed Published Research Studies on Wi-Fi and 2.4Ghz Wireless Frequencies

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Source – https://ehtrust.org/peer-reviewed-research-studies-on-wi-fi/

A Sampling of Published Scientific Evidence Associating Cell Phone Radio-frequency to Cancer

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Source – https://ehtrust.org/science/cell-phone-radiation-linked-to-brain-cancer-and-tumors-published-science/

Recent Studies Showing Synergistic Effects

Research shows that wireless and other electromagnetic radiation exposures can act as a co-promoter, meaning that the effect of the known carcinogen is intensified when wireless is added into the mix. In 2013 the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) specifically notes, “Four of six co-carcinogenesis studies showed increased cancer incidence after exposure to RF-EMF in combination with a known carcinogen…” on Page 2, WHO/IARC Press Release. Tables showing this research are found on page 279 of the IARC Monograph on Non-Ionizing Radiation, Part 2: Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.

In the 2015 replication study Tumor promotion by exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields below exposure limits for humans, published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Jacobs University researchers describe how their new study replicated an earlier experiment, finding that weak cell phone signals promoted the growth of lung and liver tumors and lymphomas in mice. Read the Jacobs University press release on the study.

Dr. Kostoff and Dr. Lau detail how EMF adds to an organism’s cumulative load stating:

“For example, there could be three agents which, by themselves, would exhibit no harmful effects, and in any combination of two might exhibit no harmful effects, but in combination of three would exhibit harmful effects. EMF could provide the ‘tipping point’ of multiple potential harmful agents. “ …. Continue Reading….

Source – https://ehtrust.org/science/co-carcinogenic-synergistic-effects-emfs/

Independent Science on the Effects of Wireless Radiation on Human Health and the Environment

There are more than 1,000 scientific studies conducted by independent researchers from around the world concerning the biological effects of Radiofrequency (RF radiation). Here we present some of the most recent studies. — PDF listing

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Source – https://www.americansforresponsibletech.org/scientific-studies

Cell Tower Radiation Health Effects

The rise in cell towers has been accompanied by not only a significant rise in ambient wireless radiation, but also scientific observations and reports of a decline in human health as well as biological diversity in many countries.

The majority of published studies in different countries have shown a relationship between distance from base stations and a variety of health complaints. They have found that the closer to the towers people live there is an increase incidence of reported physical symptoms including those below… Continue Reading…

Source – https://mdsafetech.org/cell-tower-health-effects/

e.g – Evidence for a health risk by RF on humans living around mobile phone base stations (2022)

Abstract: The objective of this work was to perform a complete review of the existing scientific literature to update the knowledge on the effects of base station antennas on humans. Studies performed in real urban conditions, with mobile phone base stations situated close to apartments, were selected…….

Conclusion: In the current circumstances, it seems that the scientific experts in the field are very clear about the serious problems we are facing and have expressed this through important appeals (Blank et al., 2015; Hardell and Nyberg, 2020). However, the media, the responsible organizations (World Health Organization, 2015) and the governments are not transmitting this crucial information to the population, who remain uninformed. For these reasons, the current situation will probably end in a crisis not only for health but also for the technology itself, as it is unsustainable and harmful to the environment and the people…. Continue Reading….

Source – https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935122011781

e.g – Summary of seven Swedish case reports on the microwave syndrome associated with 5G radiofrequency radiation…. Continue Reading…

  • ” This first and unique study of the health effects of 5G clearly shows that 5G causes ill health in people living within a distance of 3 to 538 meters from 5G base stations/masts…”,
    • “ 5G is a gigantic experiment with public health that is being carried out and is accepted by the authorities and politicians….5G has been rolled out without any research showing that this new technology is not harmful to human health ”, says Dr Lennart Hardell.
    • “ These results make it clear that 5G poses health risks to those living near base stations or cell towers because the radiation increases so massively. So far, there is no study of long-term health effects and the consequences could be very serious if people continue to be chronically exposed to these high levels of radiation from 5G ”, says Mona Nilsson.

CHD – Electromagnetic Radiation & Wireless Health Impacts

Over the past several decades, numerous scientific publications have demonstrated the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure from wireless sources – such as smartphones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers, smart meters and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices – at levels well below maximum federal exposure limits. e.g.

Source – https://childrenshealthdefense.org/emr/emf-wireless-health-impacts/

Wildlife, Wireless & The Environment

As stewards of Earth, we are confronted with an unseen exposure, one that disproportionately affects our most vulnerable pollinators and wildlife. Wireless radiation and EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields) have emerged as a new form of environmental pollution, and their levels continue to rise unchecked. …… The delicate balance of our Earth’s biodiversity is at stake, threatened by the proliferation of cell towers and wireless technologies. Solutions exist for safer technology, but they are being ignored…. Continue reading….

Source – https://www.wildlifeandwireless.org/

Scientific Literature

There are thousands of studies on health and biological effects of wireless radio frequency radiation over the last several decades. This includes an abundance of military studies looking at the effects of non-ionizing radiofrequency radiation on personnel using radar in the 1940’s. On the PST website these are divided into specific biological and health effects. These are not complete lists of all the studies but a good representation. The rate of studies on EMR effects has grown exponentially. We will be updating the research as it is published…. Continue Reading….

Source – https://mdsafetech.org/science/

Peer-Reviewed Scientific Research on Wireless Radiation Health Effects

Cell phones and wireless expose people to a type of microwave radiation also known as radiofrequency radiation or RF-EMF. Peer reviewed research has demonstrated a myriad of adverse biological effects from wireless radiation including reproductive dysfunction, single- and double-stranded DNA breaks, creation of reactive oxygen species, immune dysfunction, stress protein synthesis in the brain, altered brain development, sleep and memory disturbances, and increased brain tumors.

These effects have occurred at wireless radiation exposure levels hundreds of times lower than presently legal international limits. These effects have occurred after exposure to devices that are government approved and legally sold to the public. Continue reading ….

  • “Waiting for high levels of scientific and clinical proof before taking action to prevent well-known risks can lead to very high health and economic costs, as was the case with asbestos, leaded petrol and tobacco.” —The European Commission

Source – https://ehtrust.org/science/wireless-radiation-health-effects/

EMF-PORTAL

The internet information platform EMF-Portal of the RWTH Aachen University summarizes systematically scientific research data on the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF). All information is made available in both English and German. The core of the EMF-Portal is an extensive literature database with an inventory of over 39,757 publications and more than 7,012 summaries of individual scientific studies on the effects of electromagnetic fields. – The EMF-Portal is a project of the femu working group of the Institute for Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine of the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen University…. Continue Reading….

Source – https://www.emf-portal.org/en

Note – Until 2017, the official EMF portal did this in an exemplary manner, then the federal government cut funding for the summaries, according to diagnose:funk

EMF:data

Research database for studies and documentations on the effects of electromagnetic fields from wireless communication technologies (nonionizing radiation)

The EMF:data database provides an overview of the current state of research on nonionizing radiation emitted from cell phones, smartphones, tablets, Wi-Fi routers, DECT cordless phones, and other mobile applications. As an environmental and consumer protection organization, diagnose:funk is dedicated to assessing the current state of research on nonionizing radiation — independent and in cooperation with scientists and experts — and informing the general public and policy-makers about the latest findings. The database is an essential tool for increasing awareness among the public and policy-makers because — despite available studies about the risks of wireless radiation — findings are played down and the public is not provided with adequate protection.

Source – https://www.emfdata.org/en

The Bioinitiative Report

The stakes are very high. Human beings are bioelectrical systems. Our hearts and brains are regulated by internal bioelectrical signals. Environmental exposures to artificial EMFs can interact with fundamental biological processes in the human body. In some cases, this may cause discomfort, or sleep disruption, or loss of wellbeing (impaired mental functioning and impaired metabolism) or sometimes, maybe it is a dread disease like cancer or Alzheimer’s disease. It may be interfering with ones’ ability to become pregnant, or carry a child to full term, or result in brain development changes that are bad for the child. It may be these exposures play a role in causing long-term impairments to normal growth and development of children, tipping the scales away from becoming productive adults. We have good evidence these exposures can damage our health, or that of children of the future who will be born to parents now immersed in wireless exposures…. Continue Reading …..

Source – https://bioinitiative.org/

Oceania Radiofrequency Scientific Advisory Association (ORSAA) research

ORSAA is a not-for-profit organisation composed of scientists and professionals from various academic disciplines who are investigating the scientific research that relates to the effects of artificial electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on humans, animals and the environment. As the name indicates, ORSAA has a special focus on radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) that includes high frequency microwaves widely used for wireless communication and surveillance technologies. However, ORSAA’s interest in biological effects research extends to extremely low frequency (ELF) fields such as those utilized for domestic electrification (power frequencies)…. Continue Reading …..

Source – https://www.orsaa.org/orsaa-database.html

Electrosensitivity: Key Facts

All living organisms are sensitive to radio frequency radiation (RFR) and electromagnetic fields (EMFs)…Governments must adopt guidelines that include non-thermal effects. – Electrosensitivity: Key Facts

Source – Electrosensitivity UK

Doctors Scientists Appeals for Stricter EMF regulations

“Anyone who reads these cannot be left with the illusion (or delusion) that this form of energy is without adverse biological and health consequences at levels well below existing guidelines.“ Dr Magda Havas

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