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Originally Posted by DNSB
As for low magnetic field? I don't think that any ereader has that as a published spec. Given one common phrase in a good majority of the studies on the effect of ELF EMF (0 -3KHz) has been to the effect that "There is no established evidence that ELF EMF is associated with long term health effects" One nice article from the Aussie goverment can be found at Electromagnetic hypersensitivity.
There was a local to me issue with people who were complaining that the new BC Hydro electrical power meters with their once a month call home for automatic readings were causing symptoms similar to the ones complained about in the referenced article. Oddly, over 70% of the complaints were from people who either had not had the meters installed in their area or the meters had not yet had their RF report home modules enabled.
I tend to regard most of the complaints about ELF EMF sensitivity as being in the same category as the people who suffered from "Chinese restaurant syndrome" blamed on a sensitivity to monosodium glutamate. Considering the amount of glutamic acid/glutamine (2 of the 10 amino acids the human body produces) either free or bound present in the human body runs to about 6000 mg/kg in muscle tissue dropping to ~50mg/l in plasma and that human breast milk contains about 300mg/l of glutamic acid, I found and still find it a trifle hard to believe that it is likely to trigger an allergic reaction. |
In case you're interested, here's some better information about that:
Naval Medical Research Institute Bibliography of Reported Biological Phenomena ('Effects') and Clinical Manifestations Attributed to Microwave and Radio-Frequency Radiation Research Report 1972
https://www.emfanalysis.com/wp-conte...th-Effects.pdf
"More than 2000 references on the biological responses to radio frequency and microwave radiation, published up to June 1971, are included in the bibliography.* Particular attention has been paid to the effects on man of non-ionizing radiation at these frequencies... An outline of the effects which have been attributed to radio frequency and microwave radiation is also part of the report."
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Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation (Radiowaves and Microwaves) Eurasian Communist Countries - Prepared by U.S. Army Medical Intelligence and Information Agency Office of the Surgeon General - Defense Intelligence Agency
"No unusual devices or measures for protection from radiowave exposure were noted, but a continued stress upon personnel protection in occupational situations was apparent. Here, protective goggles and clothing are recommended when working in regions of microwave radiation. Although some differences in standards remain between the various Communist countries and between military and civilian standards, the Communist standards remain much more stringent than those of the West...
If the more advanced nations of the West are strict in the enforcement of stringent exposure standards, there could be unfavorable effects on industrial output and military functions. The Eurasian Communist countires could, on the other hand, give lip service to strict standards, but allow their military to operate without restriction and thereby gain the advantage in electronic warefare techniques and the development of antipersonnel applications...
Combinations of frequencies and other signal characteristics to produce other neurological effects may be feasible in several years. The possiblitity of inducing metabolic diseases is also suggested. Animal experiments reported in the open literature have demonstrated the use of low-level microwave signals to produce death by heart seizure or by neurological pathologies resulting from breaching of the blood-brain barrier."
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Radiofrequency/Microwave Radiation Biological Effects and Safety Standards - A Review - In-House Report Rome Laboratory Air Force Material Command Griffiss Air Force Base, New York June 1994
"The study of human exposure to radiofrequency/microwave (RF/MW) radiation has been the subject of widespread investigation and analysis. It is known that electromagnetic radiation has a biological effect on human tissue. An attempt has been made by researchers to quantify the effects of radiation on the human body and to set guidelines for safe exposure levels... An overview of research that was conducted in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe is also included in this report..."
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Captured Agency - How the Federal Communications Commission Is Dominated by the Industries It Presumably Regulates by Nrom Alster
http://ethics.harvard.edu/files/cent...ncy_alster.pdf
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The Effect of Microwaves on the Central Nervous System by W. Bergman 1965, translated for Ford Motor Company
https://www.emfanalysis.com/wp-conte...ous_System.pdf
"The autonomic nervous system is affected by the microwaves of the centimeter wavelength band [between 3 and 30 GHz]. These waves affect circulation, respiration, temperature control, water balance, albumin and sugar concentration in the cerebro-spinal fluid, hydrogen ion concentation, EEG, GSR, sleep, conscious awareness, etc."
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https://www.emf-portal.org/en/article/search
"The EMF-Portal is provided by the RWTH Aachen University." (from
https://www.emf-portal.org/en/cms/page/home/imprint)
"With more than 45,000 students enrolled in 144 study programs, it is the largest technical university in Germany." (from Wikipedia)
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Effects of Wireless Communications Technologies Brochure 5 - Radiation Protection in Conflict with Science by Franz Aklkofer and Karl Richter
https://kompetenzinitiative.com/wp-c...eng_screen.pdf
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Effects of Wireless Communications Technologies Brochure 6 - Health Implications of Long-term Exposure to Electrosmog by Karl Hecht
https://www.emfanalysis.com/wp-conte...th-Studies.pdf
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https://www.emfanalysis.com/research/