Electromagnetic Fields and Public Health

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As societies industrialize and the technological revolution continues, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number and diversity of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources. These sources include video display units (VDUs) associated with computers, mobile phones and their base stations. While these devices have made our life richer, safer and easier, they have been accompanied by concerns about possible health risks due to their EMF emissions.

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Date Of Record Release	2009-12-17 17:34:50
Description	As societies industrialize and the technological revolution continues, there has been an unprecedented increase in the number and diversity of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources. These sources include video display units (VDUs) associated with computers, mobile phones and their base stations. While these devices have made our life richer, safer and easier, they have been accompanied by concerns about possible health risks due to their EMF emissions.
Classification	Safety and Health -- Hazardous Materials Pollution Prevention -- Hazardous Materials Safety and Health -- Work Environment Medical Health -- Safety and Health
Resource Type	Guide/Report/Fact sheet
Format	Text
Subject	Environmental health Hazardous substances--Health aspects Pollution--Health aspects Electromagnetic fields
Source	World Health Organization (WHO)
Keyword	Health, Magnetic fields, Electric fields, Electromagnetic fields, Sensitivity
Date Of Record Creation	2009-12-17 17:30:29
Education Level	Technician/Professional/Faculty
Date Last Modified	2009-12-21 15:56:12
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2009-12-17 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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