Emerging EMF technologies action on possible health risks
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چکیده
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented increase in the use of devices emitting electromagnetic fields (EMF). This impinges on every aspect of day-to-day living, whether in the home, in public places or at work. While the benefits to society of such technologies, for example in mobile and other personal radio-communications, are accepted, significant public and media concern continues to be expressed about increases in EMF exposure of people and potential-related adverse effects on health. Particular concerns are focussed on what people often regard as the involuntary aspects of EMF exposure and often on the exposure of children or the unborn child. The key to addressing anticipated public and media concern about potential adverse health effects is foresight in respect of carrying out, co-ordinating and sharing knowledge of relevant multidisciplinary scientific research. This prompted a successful submission to the European Co-operation in Science and Technology (COST) programme for support for an Action entitled “Emerging EMF Technologies: Health Risk Management”. The four-year Action in the COST Domain “Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences” will provide researchers with an effective vehicle for sharing multidisciplinary knowledge, encouraging multi-laboratory collaboration and for training of early-stage researchers in EMF health-related research. It facilitates identifying how existing technologies change, what entirely new applications and services are introduced, what impact these would have on the levels and spectral nature of EMF exposure of people and what potential health consequences might arise.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Annales des Télécommunications
دوره 63 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008