POCKET RADIATION ; Report shows need for safety limits, based on biology, reality of wireless devices [Charleston Gazette, The (WV)]
By Catherine Kleiber; Catherine Kleiber | |
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Even before the recent 2012 BioInitiative Report (bioinitiative.org) called radiofrequency radiation carcinogenic - including the microwave radiation from wireless devices - Lloyd's of
By refusing liability, insurers and cell phone companies are implicitly acknowledging that the technology is inherently risky.
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The biological effects of radiation from wireless devices have now been studied in enough detail that the 2012 BioInitiative Report, written by experts from around the world, conclusively states that radiation from wireless devices is carcinogenic.
Furthermore, they conclude that there is good evidence that wireless devices can cause sperm damage and fetal damage - leading to hyperactivity and learning and behavior problems. There is also biochemical evidence linking exposure to radiation from wireless devices after birth to ADD/ADHD. Additionally, there is evidence of links to autism. Consequently, the authors of the 2012 BioInitiative Report warn:
"Common sense measures to limit both ELF-EMF and RFR in the fetus and newborn infant (sensitive populations) are needed, especially with respect to avoidable exposures like baby monitors in the crib and baby isolettes (incubators) in hospitals that can be modified; and where education of the pregnant mother with respect to laptop computers, mobile phones and other sources of ELF-EMF and RFR are easily instituted. Wireless laptops and other wireless devices should be strongly discouraged in schools for children of all ages."
Exposure to radiofrequency radiation causes degradation of DNA, damages the blood brain barrier, and changes glucose metabolism in the brain. Even a single two-hour exposure can have long-lasting effects.
Numerous studies show neurological effects, even neurological damage. Exposure to radiofrequency radiation may be linked to various neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.
Reports going back 40 years, such as the literature review authored by
In short, there is ample evidence that radiation from wireless devices can have widespread negative biological effects.
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Why have we not acted? Do we not care for our health and our children's health above all else?
The 2012 BioInitiative makes it clear that it is time for safety limits for exposure to radiation from wireless devices to be modernized and based on protecting the entire population (including pregnant women, children, and the elderly) from biological harm. A 2012 bill, HR 6358, national legislation which would have done just that, languished and died in
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