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Police Radios blamed for Officers Cancer Death
United Kingdom	Created: 9 Feb 2010
DOZENS of police forces are facing compensation claims from officers over radios they say make them ill and have been blamed by the family of one officer for his death from cancer. Forces across the country are eagerly awaiting the pre-trial review this month of a test case being bought by five Lancashire officers at which a judge is expected to rule on expert evidence. It is understood claims are pending against other forces over the controversial Airwave equipment police use to contact each other via their TETRA radio. One unnamed officer diagnosed with cancer told a website: “None of my consultants or doctors has discounted Airwave as a possible cause of my cancer.” Dr Ian Dring, whose brother Neil died of oesophageal cancer in 2004, aged 38, said the Leicestershire PC blamed the radio for his illness. He said: “My brother was very angry. If he had survived he said he would sue them for every penny.” Campaigners say TETRA is potentially risky because the frequency of its 17.6 hertz signal is close to the 16Hz at which a brain “loses” calcium.
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Source: Daily Express, Andrea Perry, 07 Feb 2010

Mobile Phone Radiation inhibits DNA repair in Human stem cells
Sweden	Created: 9 Feb 2010
A landmark paper by Igor Belayev’s team at Stockholm University has reported that very low intensity microwave radiation from mobile phones inhibits DNA repair processes in human stem cells. By placing a mobile phone at one meter distance from human stem cells in petri dishes (SAR = 0.037 W/Kg), they found a significant reduction in 53BP1 foci. These foci are a measure of DNA repair in cells with double strand DNA damage. The damage was greater to stem cells (derived from adipose tissue in humans) than in fibroblasts (differentiated cells). Stem cells did not adapt over time - and the damage was done within one hour of MW exposure. Fibroblast cells were similarly affected (inhibited 52BP1 foci) but adapted over time. The effects are carrier-frequency dependent. The effects occurred with GSM exposure at 915 MHz, but not at 905 MHz. The failure to produce DNA repair also occurred at the mobile phone UTMS carrier frequency of 1947 MHz. Analysis of 53BP1 foci is the most sensitive technique to measure double-strand DNA breaks in both unexposed cells and in cells exposued to cytotoxic agents. In the authors’ words, “this represents a direct mechanistic link to epidemiological data showing an association of MW exposure with increased cancer risk.” The date obtained from human stem cells is of “utmost relevance for assessment of possible health risks of MW exposure from mobile phones.” Most, if not all adult tissues and organs including blood, skin and brain contain stem cells. Therefore, “stem cells like blood cells and fibroblasts are always subjected to exposure from mobile phones.” With respect to children, because “almost all organs and tissues possess stem cells and stem cells are more active in children, the possible relationship of chronic MW exposure and various types of tumors and leukemia especially in children should be investigated.” Perhaps this accounts for the Hardell et al data that report children are more at risk from mobile phone use than adults, where the risk of glioma is more than 5-fold in children but just more than 2-fold in adults. Submitted by Cindy Sage Markova E Malmgren LOG Belyaev IY. Microwaves from mobile phones inhibit 53PB1 focus formation in human stem cells stronger than in differentiated cells: Possible mechanistic link to cancer risk. Environmental Health Perspectives On-line 22 October 2009. http://ehsehplp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1289%2Fehp.0900781
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Source: EMFacts, Don Maisch / Cindy Sage, 09 Feb 2010

Check out this EEG based demo of exactly what cell phones do when you make a call.
USA	Created: 9 Feb 2010
Wondering if cell phones really do effect the electrical activity of your brain? Check out this EEG based demo of exactly what. http://www.amazinglightdiscs.com http://www.harmonizerproblog.com/mobile-radiation/a-demo-of-mobile-cell-phone-emf-radiation-dangers-to-your-brain
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Source: Iris Atzmon/Agnes Ingvarsdottir

New video clip - Radiation form a wired earpiece 50cm away from the mobile phone
Israel	Created: 9 Feb 2010
HI I hope I am not botherring you guys, if I do please replay with the world "remove" and I will remove you from my lists. 2 weeks ago I have released the "Radiation form a wired earpiece 100cm away from the mobile phone" clip. Today I release a better and more realistic video clip on the subject of a mobile phone and wired earpieces. Please find time to view the clip, rank it, comment and pass it on. The link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlBL4trVrr0 Thanks and best regards. Amir B. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlBL4trVrr0
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Source: Iris Atzmon/Agnes Ingvarsdottir

Could Your Cell Phone End Up Killing You?
USA	Created: 7 Feb 2010
In the debate over cell phones, there doesn't appear to be any consensus on what, exactly, the harmful health effects on cell phone users may be. Unfortunately, the scary truth is that no one knows the full extent of problems caused by these must-have consumer electronics, because they've only become ubiquitous in recent years. Nevertheless, at least one group of people who has been using cell phones longer than the rest of us has started to draw some connections. In an extensive piece on cell phone health hazards in this month's issue of GQ, a 35-year-old investment banker who five years ago was diagnosed with a brain tumor just behind his right ear -- where he presses his phone -- said that his industry has, "been using cell phones since 1992, back when they were the Gordon-Gekko-on-the-beach-kind-of-phone." The banker said four or five colleagues at his firm also have similar tumors. Indeed, health experts say many often miss the fact that it can take anywhere from 10 to 30 years for brain tumors to develop from exposure to all kinds of electromagnetic radiation, including the kind from cell phones. But it doesn't always have to take so long. LeBron James, the 24-year-old star basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers had a benign parotid tumor removed in June last year. While the cause of his tumor is undefined, radiation is likely to be the culprit -- and cell phone use may be, too. Both benign and malignant tumors of the parotid, a salivary gland, have long been linked to ionizing radiation including X-rays and gamma radiation following environmental exposure. (Nagasaki and Hiroshima survivors are one example.) And in a widely cited 2008 study, parotid tumors have been linked to cell phone use. The report includes some stats that are enough to make even the most ardent addict consider dropping his or her iPhone or Blackberry. If you've used your cell phone regularly for five years, your chance of having a parotid tumor is increased by 34 percent. If you've had more than 5,479 calls in your lifetime, your chances are upped by 58 percent. For folks who live further from big cities, prospects are even dimmer -- your chances of getting a parotid tumor are increased by 96 percent if you have a lifetime exposure of more than 1,035 hours. (While you might imagine living in a big city exposes you to more cell phone radiation, in rural areas, cell phone towers are further apart so mobile phones have to emit higher levels of radiation in order to communicate with the nearest antenna.) Of course, not everyone is on board with the idea that mobile phones are bad for you. The forthcoming Interphone study, a massive decade-long, 13-country epidemiological study of tumors among users of mobile phones, is expected to be less alarmist than the parotid tumor study. The problem with that study, however, is that its $30-million price tag is being footed by none other than the wireless industry. And the study is getting more expensive as it's been fraught with delays, reportedly caused by the researchers' inability to reach consensus. In anticipation of what seems like the study's impending release, the International Electromagnetic Field Collaborative released a report (PDF) last year criticizing the presumed results of the Interphone study. The methodology is flawed, says the IEFC, because it excludes, among other things, cordless phones, children and young adults (presumed to be among the more vulnerable demographics, due to faster cell growth and thinner skulls), certain kinds of tumors and interviews with deceased and too-sick patients. In the IEFC report, 43 scientists from 13 countries also reviewed evidence linking cell phone use to brain tumors. Among the studies cited was a sobering Swedish one that found a 420 percent higher risk of brain cancer among people who had started using cellular or cordless phones as teens. Older analog cell phones, which are now mostly out of use, were found to increase cancer risk by 700 percent. But cell phone risks may not be limited to cancer. The group Electromagnetichealth.org, based at Columbia University, has argued that cell phone use creates cognitive problems, damages DNA and causes infertility in humans. The group's experts, which include physicians, scientists, environmental health experts and epidemiologists across the globe, also say that cell phones cause navigation problems for wildlife, particularly migrating species such as birds and bees. Faced with damning reports from the scientific community, the Senate held a hearing on the dangers of cell phone use last September. In San Francisco, forcing cell phone retailers to label their products as hazardous has support from the mayor and health activists. And for over a year now, in France, marketing and designing cell phones for minors under 18 has been illegal. (The law was prompted by the aforementioned Swedish study that detailed the heightened risks for youths.) It's clear that going forward, we'll be hearing a lot more about this issue as a top public health concern. But what's a regular person to do right now? What with electrical appliances, computers, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi, GPS receivers and over 2,000 satellites orbiting our planet in outer space -- to mention but a few examples -- electromagnetic pollution surrounds us all the time, even if you live in the middle of nowhere. The IEFC recommends people use corded landlines whenever possible (a difficulty for those among us who've abandoned their landlines for the convenience of cell phones). They also recommend using cell phones as answering machines -- turning them on to check for messages and returning calls only. Carry your phone in a purse or bag, not on your body. Don't use your cell when you're inside a building or car because your phone will have to emit increased levels of radiation to send out the signal. Relying on text messages and non-wireless hands-free devices may also reduce health risks. Some or all of these recommendations are not practical for many of us, particularly in a society where we are expected to be wired and easy-to-reach at all times. But the way it's starting to look, cell phones may be the tobacco of today. By the time we finally get the message that we should kick the habit, it may be too late.
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Source: AlterNet, Daniela Perdomo, 05 Feb 2010

Vodafone wants to crank up 3G mast power - OFCOM warms to the idea
United Kingdom	Created: 5 Feb 2010
Here's a subject that's likely to cause (the usual) polarised opinions if or when it reaches the mainstream media - Ofcom has published a consultation on increasing the power limits of 3G mobile licences to improve mobile phone coverage in the UK. It's doing this because Vodafone UK asked if it could be allowed to increase the permitted power limits on its 3G licence, based on its experiences using higher-powered equipment in Germany. Ofcom talked to the other 3G networks, all of whom said they'd support the proposal and would like the same condition applied to all licence-holders. The consultation period closes on Friday 19th March 2010; Ofcom plans to publish its response shortly afterwards. http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/3Glicences/
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Source: The Fone Cast, 05 Feb 2010

Baca POA considers a cell tower—Improved communication at what cost? Part I
USA	Created: 5 Feb 2010
The Baca Grande Property Owners Association held a public comment meeting on whether to respond to a proposal from Commnet Wireless to pursue a lease and install a cell phone tower on POA property near the Kit Carson Rod & Gun Club and Camper Village. The POA Board said it was their first discussion, and someone commented that one would need a PhD to grasp the information so we’d have to trust Comnet and the FCC. That, as it turns out, could be misguided trust. We would all benefit from accurate information on the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) standards, the impact of radio frequency radiation (RF), how EMR impacts property values and our safety. Most of all, there is newer technology that can make unnecessary the radiation from cell towers. This will be the first of a two part series presenting credible information. The second installation in March will feature an interview with a noted expert in the field. There will be some residents whose only questions are about improving service. After all, many of us use cell phones and like the convenience. Given that a cell phone tower (cellular base station) is going to be put up in Moffat, we need to ask how much is enough? What is overkill—and I use that phrase literally. For some it will take a quantum leap to realize that there’s much to be concerned about, much of it invisible, as in what you can’t see could be dangerous. The Comnet group limited its presentation to the guidelines of their company and the FCC which resulted in a very narrow view of the science of telecommunications which is changing rapidly. Description of the cell tower The height of the proposed tower would be 150 feet, enclosed in a 60ft x 60ft area with a 6 foot tall locked chain link fence. There will be 2 sets of antennas (the actual source of radiation) and 2 radio cabinets, a total of 6 transmitting antennas, 6 radios in a cabinet. Both the POA and the County have height restrictions; therefore, Comnet would have to apply for an exception and a conditional use permit from the County. The proposed location is a 35-acre parcel leased to the gun club. This location is approximately 500 feet from Camper Village and close enough that Casita Park will also feel its impact. It will provide services to major carriers including Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, and if the POA signs a lease for 25 years, it will generate revenue of $150,000. Who would receive that money, the gun club or the POA? That wouldn’t be settled until the tower is approved and its ultimate location determined. The permitted limits of electromagnetic energy All cell phones and cell phone towers emit RF energy, a type of electromagnetic energy. Julie Hall, the Comnet engineer who fielded most of the questions at the POA meeting, stated that the microwave and satellite emissions are 0.3% of the FCC allowable limit at the base of the tower. She repeated that seemingly low number nearly a dozen times stating how it was well within safety guidelines set by the FCC. Legally it could even be more. Compare this to the standard being used by most countries: the International Conference on Cell Tower Siting attended by scientists from around the world issued the Salzburg Resolution with these safety recommendations: a total high frequency radiation limit of 100W/m is recommended. For base stations a limit of 1 m/Wm (0.1 W/cm) is recommended. Simply put, the level is .1 microwatt or 10,000 times less than the US allows. A significant question to ask is why doesn’t the United States follow this standard? Comnet’s tower, and specifically the antenna which puts out the radiation, will emit 30 times the international standard, and they can legally increase this. In contrast to mobile handsets, radiation from a tower is emitted continuously and is more powerful at close quarters. Two of the most important factors are the distance and the direct line of sight to the antenna site. Radiation energy is focused out horizontally to whatever is in the sightline, so many people and creatures will be impacted. A 2004 German government study found that people living near cell tower radiation had three times the normal cancer risk. Some schools in the US, including the Los Angeles Unified School Board, have already passed resolutions opposing cell towers on school property. While the residents in Camper Village and Casita Park will most feel its effects, the Charter School, with children who are most vulnerable to radiation, is across the golf course from Casita Park. Material considerations The tower would be a steel pole or would be disguised as lattice, an ugly intrusive structure in a rural area prized for its natural beauty and spiritual values—after all, this is why people come here. Its visibility will directly affect the aesthetics of the community and the property values. A study conducted in Florida found prices of properties decreased by over 2%, on average, after a tower was built. Realty Times noted towers may very well diminish property value. Various appraiser journals and industry publications concur that reduced property values accompany cell phone towers. Health factors The FCC’s primary jurisdiction does not lie in health and safety. One member of the Board asserted that we must consider only the legalities. Ignoring the health findings about invisible radiation could result in a legal nightmare here. A large body of internationally accepted scientific evidence points to the existence of thermal and non-thermal effects of RF/MW (microwave) radiation. Internationally, scientists—acknowledged experts in the field of RF/MW radiation research—have shown that RF/MW transmissions of the type used in digital cellular antennas and phones can have critical effects on cell cultures in animals and people and have also found epidemiological evidence (studies of communities, not in the laboratory) of serious health effects. The range of symptoms a person might feel from radiation includes fatigue, cataracts, reduced mental concentration, dental problems (especially broken fillings) bronchitis, insomnia, pelvic discomfort/pain in the testicles or ovaries, just to name a few. But the damage to DNA, noted specifically in brain and sex cells and affecting the young and old, really gives one pause. Children are particularly at risk, for they are biologically more vulnerable: their skulls are thinner, their tissues—including their brains—are not fully developed. Perhaps the Board and residents will look at studies from the Netherlands, France, and Australia. An Australian study found that children living near towers which emit radiation developed leukemia at three times the rate of children living over seven miles away. In communities like San Francisco, for instance, concerned individuals and neighborhood groups have formed the San Francisco Neighborhood Antenna-Free Union (SNAFU) for the purpose of preventing “the placement of wireless antennas on or near residences, schools, health care centers, day care centers, senior centers, playgrounds, places of worship, and other inappropriate locations.” A multitude of studies It may take a critical mass of studies and information to turn the tide, as in the case of tobacco, asbestos and thalidomide. However, a serious biological effect of radiation is its ability to disrupt cell membranes. This has been known since the work of Suzanne Bawin and her coworkers in 1975 (Annals of the NY Academy of Sciences Vol. 247, pp 74-81). They discovered that amplitude-modulated radio-waves, where the signal strength rises and falls (as it does in mobile phones), could remove structurally important calcium ions from cell membranes at levels far too low to generate significant heat. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences classified electromagnetic fields as a Class 2B carcinogen. Over 100 scientists and physicians at Boston and Harvard Universities Schools of Public Health have called cell phone towers a radiation hazard. 33 delegate-physicians from seven countries have declared cell phone towers a “public health emergency!” The International Agency for Research on Cancer, an intergovernmental agency forming part of the World Health Organization of the United Nations, found extremely low frequency magnetic fields were evaluated as potentially carcinogenic to humans, based on the statistical association of higher level residential ELF (extremely low frequency) magnetic fields and increased risk for childhood leukemia. Numerous other studies show memory and cognitive function impairment. George Louis Carlo headed the Wireless Technology Research program, a US$28.5 million research program, employing over 200 doctors and scientists, funded by the cellular phone industry. They were to investigate the possible health effects of cellular phones. When Carlo raised “red flags of concern among public health people,” he lost his position. Animals are also affected by radiation. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service issued a “Briefing Paper on the Need for Research into the Cumulative Impacts of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds and Other Wildlife in the United States.” It would be ironic that, after fighting so hard to keep oil and gas drilling out of the Wildlife Refuge that we would now sacrifice it to invisible radiation. Legal situation 200,000 legal challenges are currently making their way through the courts involving communities opposing placement of towers. There are calls for tightening EMF (electro-magnetic frequency) power-frequency exposure standards, the most significant of which was filed in federal court by a group of concerned citizens in conjunction with the Communications Workers of America and a group of “electrically sensitive” people, who have allergic-like reactions to electromagnetic fields. The suit charges, among other things, that federal health and safety agencies should be held accountable for their failure to protect the public, and accuses the FCC of ignoring important studies on RF-radiation hazards, as well as overstepping its statutory authority in banning RF regulation at the local level. (http://arts.envirolink.org/arts_and_activism/BlakeLevitt.html) Dr. Magda Havas, Associate Professor of Environmental and Resource Studies at Trent University in Canada, and Camilla Rees, Founder of ElectromagneticHealth.org, write about “Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution” which reviews the independent science on the health hazards of wireless radiation. The emerging technology Most importantly, Comnet and others are using older, out-dated technology. The communication industry has been switching over to optical systems for landlines and they can use infrared or other visible light frequencies for wireless transmission instead of microwave frequencies, chosen thirty years ago because of convenience and cost factors. Why is this new technology not more prevalent? Cost. When critical mass is reached, the industry will have to respond with safer alternatives, but the public must demand it. By waiting for the new technology, the POA can avoid getting sued, devaluing property values and diminishing this place of rural beauty. Most of all, they can protect the wellbeing of their membership. (More on infrared light, the electrosmog conditions reported in the news just last month, and the most insidious effects of radiation on human cells in the March issue of The Crestone Eagle.)
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Source: The Crestone Eagle, Sandia Belgrade, 05 Feb 2010

Father loses legal battle over mobile mast
United Kingdom	Created: 5 Feb 2010
The father of an autistic daughter lost a High Court battle today against a mobile phone mast being sited outside his home. Alan Cox, an engineer with professional experience of microwave transmission, expressed concern that radiation from the mast could affect his daughter's health. The family home in Hitchin Road, Letchworth, Herts, is just 24 metres (78 feet) from the site of the proposed mast. Mr Cox's 26-year-old daughter suffers from neurological problems following brain injury at birth and is in the house most of the time, with her mother as full-time carer. In a ruling at London's High Court today, deputy judge Robin Purchas QC said Mr Cox remained concerned about the neurological effects on his daughter of microwave radiation from the proposed mast. Mr Cox, a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, asked the court to quash planning permission for the 10-metre (33 feet) high column with three antennae granted by a Government planning inspector to T-Mobile UK Ltd. Rejecting the application, Judge Purchas ruled the inspector had been entitled to find there was little objective evidence to support local fears about the mast. The judge said there had also been sufficient evidence to support the inspector's conclusion that the microwave emissions would be well within guidelines laid down by the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The case went to the inspector after North Hertfordshire District Council refused the mast planning permission on the grounds that it would be inappropriate development. In February 2007, the inspector allowed T-Mobile's appeal against the council's refusal, triggering today's High Court challenge. Richard Buxton, solicitor for Mr Cox, said: "We are very concerned about the judgment and are considering whether to appeal. "The case raises important issues about disclosure of information to the inspector. "T-Mobile said it was enclosing a particular document about exposure to mast emissions, but it was not there. We say that was crucial." Related news: Jan 2010, United Kingdom: Microwave Engineer: my autistic daughter is at risk from mast
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Source: Independent, John Aston, 02 Feb 2010

Repacholi: 3000 studies have shown no adverse effects
Oman	Created: 3 Feb 2010
MUSCAT -- Allaying fears that radio-frequency (RF) and electromagnetic fields are harmful to human health and environment, the first regional two-day International Conference of Radio-communications on Health and Environment Prospective, concluded with the pre-established finding that 'there is no scientific evidence to date establishing any health or environmental effects from RF exposure. The conference organised by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs, Ministry of Health, and the Oman Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, at the Grand Hyatt Muscat, was aimed at providing a forum for discussion on the possible health and environmental effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and the protection standards, particularly from devices emitting fields in the radio frequency (RF) part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Representatives of key international organisations including the World Health Organization (WHO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), provided advice and recommendations on these issues. There were presentations and discussions on topics which included health and environmental effects of exposure to RF fields from telecommunications devices, standards that limit exposure to workers and the public, and compliance and safety measures. While the conference was mainly devoted to discussions in the RF part of the spectrum, it was felt appropriate that discussions on various health and environmental issues were applicable to all EMFs. From presentations and discussions the conference was concluded that there is no scientific evidence to date establishing any health or environmental effects from RF exposures below the limits of the current international guidelines. This includes exposures to the RF fields from mobile phone base stations and all current wireless technologies. It was felt that countries should work closely together and co-operate, possibly through a regional committee, to adopt EMF public health and environmental protection measures that would be similar throughout the region. Harmonisation of EMF standards is a key recommendation of WHO's International EMF Project. In comments given to the Observer, Professor Michael Repacholi of the Sapienza University of Rome and Chairman Emeritus of ICNIRP, said, the conference offered an opportunity for everyone involved with telecommunications facilities to discuss issues such as health effects, standards, policies, resulting in what turned out to be an excellent discussion. There were many renowned international speakers coming up with conclusions on health matters and suggesting useful policies that could be of benefit to many countries, including Oman, he added. With regard to the raised concerns over RF and EMF, he pointed out, there have been almost 3,000 studies conducted worldwide to determine whether there are health effects from RF. To-date none of these have established that there any adverse effects below the level set by the international standards. This is indeed a very important message because people want to know how much work is being done, said Repacholi. With regard to the conference, he said, "It is really good that Oman has taken the lead to bring international leaders together in an atmosphere where you can discuss the issues. There have been many speakers and a lot of discussion.... with representatives from all or most of the Gulf countries." Conference participants supported the following specific recommendations: Government agencies having responsibility for EMF should strengthen their institutional capacity to effectively deal with all EMF issues, particularly to identify and monitor EMF sources of concern, and to manage the technical support needed to complete projects related to health and environmental protection. The responsible government agency should use whatever technical support it needs to develop legislated standards for protection of health and the environment against EMF and undertake the necessary steps to enforce compliance with them. In developing EMF standards this agency should work closely with other national authorities having responsibility for EMF, ideally through the formation of an inter-agency committee assisted by competent scientific and technical experts. In addition, such a committee should consider: a. Developing standards and policies in a way that is clear and transparent to all stakeholders, including operators and the public b. Facilitating a "one-stop-shop" for granting permissions for new EMF facilities c. Having a public review of draft EMF standards and policies that could impact on public health and safety, and the environment d. Monitoring compliance with regulations and standards and subject them to periodic review and revision as necessary EMF standards should take into account the exposure limits in the international (ICNIRP) guidelines, guidance on calculation, measurement and compliance (ITU) and the health and safety recommendations of the WHO. To provide up to date information, there should be a dedicated web site and printed materials, utilising good scientific information already available where possible, relating to health and environmental effects of EMF fields and the compliance status of all EMF installations. Countries should participate fully in and support the activities of WHO's International EMF Project. This would include attendance at the annual meetings of its International Advisory Committee (IAC), where the latest EMF information is provided, networks with representatives from other national authorities are formed, and inputs to draft WHO reports and documents related to EMF health and environmental effects are discussed. To increase public awareness of EMF issues, national and international conferences and workshops should be held to allow discussions on various EMF health, regulatory and environmental issues. When large EMF installations are being considered for approval, possible environmental and health impacts should be assessed before final approval and license is given. Ensure that RF safety is a component of the initial qualification and recertification of engineers.
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Source: Zawya, 01 Feb 2010

Läkare: Förbjud barn att ha mobiler!
Sweden	Created: 3 Feb 2010
Allt som sägs nu verkar redan ha sagts...men har myndigheter, ansvariga politiker, industri, m. fl., brytt sig...? Läkare: Förbjud barn att ha mobiler Mikrovågor farligare för barn än för vuxna Barn ska förbjudas ha mobiltelefon och ett totalstopp för mobiltelefoner på offentlig plats borde införas, säger 60 tyska läkare. I Sverige får de stöd: - Mikrovågors effekt är mer omfattande på barn och ungdomar än på vuxna, säger Olle Johansson som är docent i neurobiologi på Karolinska institutet. Läkarnas krav: Förbjud barn att använda mobiltelefoner och dect-telefoner, begränsa användandet bland ungdomar. Mobilfria zoner. Förbjud mobiltelefoner och dect-telefoner på offentligt plats samt på sjukhus, skolor, dagis och bussar. Att folk ska få utbildning i hur de ska använda mobiltelefoner samt upplysas om hälsoriskerna. Läs tidigare artiklar: Mobilstrålning får cancern att växa 2002-10-24 Mobiltelefonen är farlig för dina barn 2001-11-01 ”Mamma och pappa kan nå oss när de vill” 2001-11-01 Det är rädsla för skador som kan uppkomma av strålningen från mobiltelefonen som är orsaken till läkarnas initiativ. De är medlemmar i den tvärvetenskapliga sammanslutningen Igumed som studerar hur miljön påverkar vår hälsa. I det så kallade Freiburgeruppropet som sänds runt världen i sex olika språk, ställer de ett antal krav kring mobilanvändandet, bland annat att barn inte ska få använda mobiltelefon. Försvagar immunförsvaret: Enligt läkarna har det skett en ökning av en rad sjukdomstillstånd, bland annat: Leukemi och hjärntumörer. Hjärtattacker och stroke. Oregelbunden hjärtrytm. Förändringar i blodtrycket. Inlärnings- och koncentrationssvårigheter. Tinnitus. Huvudvärk och migrän. Läkarna hävdar att strålningen från mobiltelefonerna stressar vårt immunsystem vilket i sin tur gör oss mer mottagliga mot sjukdomar och infektioner, något som skulle kunna förklara ökningen av vissa sjukdomstillstånd. Svensk forskare uppmanar till försiktighet Olle Johansson på Karolinska Institutet forskar bland annat om mobilstrålning. Han tycker att det finns all anledning till att vara restriktiv med att låta barn och ungdomar prata i mobiltelefon. - Man bör utgå från en försiktighetsprincip. Vi vet inte hur skadligt det är för barn att ha mobil men vi vet att strålningen går längre in i deras kroppar. Han tycker att det är en bra idé med mobilfria zoner, inte minst ur stressynpunkt. - Det är en väldig stressfaktor att alltid kunna nås, oavsett om man arbetar, äter lunch eller är på toa. För barn däremot är det ett sätt att mäta popularitet. Ju fler SMS och samtal ju mer populär är man. Det är också stressande, säger han. Aftonbladet: Susanna Vidlund
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Source: Agnes Ingvarsdottir

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