Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation. A Review Pertinent to Air Force Operations.

Abstract

This report presents analyses studies, research results, and other pertinent information related to investigations of human exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RFR). The topics discussed are the ANSI/IEEE RFR-exposure guidelines; environmental levels in 15 U.S. cities; and epidemiological/occupational studies, including positive and negative findings on general human health, congenital abnormalities, ocular effects, and reports of cancer incidence. Also discussed are studies in which human volunteers were exposed to RFR to investigate: the RFR-auditory effect, cutaneous perception of RFR, and RFR shock and burn. It is concluded that the human studies collectively provide no unequivocal scientific evidence that chronic exposure to RFR at intensities equal to or below those specified in the ANSI/IEEE exposure guidelines would be detrimental to human health.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309916

Entities

People

  • Louis N. Heynick
  • Peter Polson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pregnancy Complications

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology