The European Union assessments of radiofrequency radiation health risks - another hard nut to crack

被引:3
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作者
Nyberg, Rainer [1 ]
Mccredden, Julie [2 ]
Hardell, Lennart [3 ]
机构
[1] Abo Akad Univ, Fac Educ & Welf Studies, Fredsgatan 16 A35, Vaasa 65100, Finland
[2] Oceania Radiofrequency Sci Advisory Assoc, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
[3] Environm & Canc Res Fdn, Orebro, Sweden
关键词
electromagnetic fields; European Union; health risks; Human Rights; precautionary principle; wireless EMF guidelines;
D O I
10.1515/reveh-2023-0046
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
In 2017 an article was published on the unwillingness of the WHO to acknowledge the health effects associated with the use of wireless phones. It was thus stated that the WHO is 'A Hard Nut to Crack'. Since then, there has been no progress, and history seems to be repeating in that the European Union (EU) is following in the blind man's footsteps created by the WHO. Despite increasing evidence of serious negative effects from radiofrequency radiation on human health and the environment, the EU has not acknowledged that there are any risks. Since September 2017, seven appeals by scientists and medical doctors have been sent to the EU requesting a halt to the roll-out of the fifth generation of wireless communication (5G). The millimeter waves (MMW) and complex waveforms of 5G contribute massively harmful additions to existing planetary electromagnetic pollution. Fundamental rights and EU primary law make it mandatory for the EU to protect the population, especially children, from all kinds of harmful health effects of wireless technology. However, several experts associated with the WHO and the EU have conflicts of interest due to their ties to industry. The subsequent prioritizing of economic interests is resulting in human and planetary health being compromised. Experts must make an unbiased evaluation with no conflicts of interest. The seven appeals to the EU have included requests for immediate protective action, which have been ignored. On the issue of wireless radiation and the health of citizens, the EU seems to be another hard nut to crack.
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