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Electromagnetic radiation has been around since the birth of the universe; light is its most familiar form.

Electric and magnetic fields are part of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation which extends from static electric and magnetic fields, through radiofrequency and infrared radiation, to X-rays.

The section aims to provide information on what electromagnetic radiation, its impact on health, as well as the current exposure standards and recommended precautions.

Brain cancer linked to young people using cellphones

An international group of scientists is calling on Canada and other countries to bring in tougher safety standards for cellphone use after a Swedish team found a fivefold elevated risk of malignant brain tumours in children who begin using mobile phones before the age of 20.

International Scientists Urge New Safety Rules for Cell Phones

Public health concerns and scientific evidence for risks from cell phones and other wireless devices has been published in the journal Pathophysiology.
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Medical Director Takes Stand on Hazards of Electromagnetic Pollution

Dr Thomas Rau, Medical Director of the world renowned Paracelsus Clinic in Lustmühle, Switzerland says he is convinced ‘electromagnetic loads’ lead to cancer, concentration problems, ADD, tinnitus, migraines, insomnia, arrhythmia, Parkinson’s and even back pain. At Paracelsus (http://www.paracelsus.ch), cancer patients are now routinely educated in electromagnetic field remediation strategies and inspectors from the Geopathological Institute of Switzerland are sent to patients’ homes to assess electromagnetic field exposures.

French government bans advertising of mobiles to children

The French government has warned that "mobile phone use is increasing at a rapid pace among youths", and warns that the young may be "more sensitive because their bodies are still developing", writes Geoffrey Lean in The Independent newspaper in Britain.

Electromagnetic Radiation Exposure: a growing global concern

Exposure to electromagnetic fields is not a new phenomenon. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), environmental exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields has been steadily increasing as ever-advancing technologies and changes in social behaviour have created more and more artificial sources. Everyone is exposed, both at home and at work, from the generation and transmission of electricity, domestic appliances and industrial equipment, to telecommunications and broadcasting.