2.2.2. Scientific Proof

Bioinitiative Report

This report covers the state of knowledge on the effects of non-ionized rays of electrical wires and mobile telephones on man or living organisms.

“The studies made on animals as well as people show great immunological changes when exposed to electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the environment. Some exposure levels are similar to the levels in those products presented by the wireless technologies in everyday life.”

The Bioinitiative Report describes for example:

- “The effects on cognitive and neurophysiology function are fairly well documented: It notes of neurological problems, as well as behavioural problems, and speaks of the risk of cerebral tumours.”

- “There is strong epidemiological proof that long-term exposure to low-frequency magnetic fields constitutes a risk factor in Alzheimer disease.”

http://www.bioinitiative.org/report/index.htm

TNO Report – Dutch Government Report – September 2003

This double-blind study indicates a general reduction of wellbeing at 0.7 V/m (maximum exposure at 1 V/m) after 45 minutes of exposure under mobile telephone signals.

It confirms the results on people living close to antennas and tells of the reality of how people experience cognitive problems (see the syndrome of microwaves: language problems, attention and memory problems. The principal symptoms are listed in two groups: the electro sensitive and the non-electro sensitive.

- weakness in parts of the body
- muscular pain
- cardiac irregularities
- nervousness or anxiety
- attention span
- irritability, anger

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Hillert et al Study (2002)

In Hillert et al (2002) Study, the most frequently mentioned symptom is fatigue, followed by dermatological problems on the face, sensations of heaviness in the head, eye irritation, nose blocked or clogged, headaches, difficulties in concentration, etc.

Hillert, L., Berglind, N., Arnetz, BB., Bellander, T. (2002). Prevalence of self-reported hypersensitivity to electric or magnetic fields in a population-based questionnaire survey. Scand J Work Environ Health, 28(1):33-41.

Roosli et al Study (2004)

They listed in descending order sleeping problems, headaches, nervousness/distressfulness, fatigue, difficulties in concentrating, whistling in ears, vertigo, and limb pains. The authors did not observe differences between the symptoms of men and women.

Röösli, M., Moser, M., Baldinini, Y., Meier, M., & Braun-Fahrländer, C. (2004). Symptoms of ill health ascribed to electromagnetic field exposure - a questionnaire survey. Int. J. Hyg. Environ. Health, 207:141-150.