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Highlights: Biological Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiations: Fact or Fiction?

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Title:

Highlights: Biological Effects of Non-ionising Electromagnetic Radiations: Fact or Fiction?

Author(s):

J.G. Llaurado

Journal:

Environmental Management and Health

Year:

1990

Volume:

1

Issue:

1

Page:

6 - 8


ISSN:

0956-6163


DOI:

10.1108/EUM0000000002769

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

After analysing the differences between ionising and non-ionising radiations, the author considers the interaction between radiations and the environment, in particular that affecting human tissues. The mechanism of the interaction is described in detail. It is shown that no consensus exists at present as to whether the electric or magnetic field is biologically important. Another difficulty is that roles of field strength, duration of exposure, and intermittent versus continuous exposure are also unknown at present. It is maintained that several years of research in biomedical sciences are needed to determine what components of exposure are the factors in health disorders induced by electromagnetic fields.

Keywords:

Environment, Health, Radiation, Research, Science


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/EUM0000000002769

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