Title :
Hypersensitivity Responses in Humans to Electromagnetic Fields [Health Effects]
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
Abstract :
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) was the subject of many scientific studies about a decade ago [1], and several research investigations have appeared since then. The syndromes of EHS consist of nervous-system symptoms, such as headache and fatigue; skin symptoms, like facial irritations and rashes; as well as other nonspecific health-related symptoms. Also, there have been reports of problems with concentration, loss of memory, and dizziness. Exposure of the affected persons was generally below the recommended standard promulgated in internationally accepted guidelines.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; biological effects of fields; biomagnetism; electromagnetic fields; neurophysiology; sensitivity; skin; dizziness; electromagnetic fields; electromagnetic hypersensitivity responses; facial irritations; fatigue; headache; internationally accepted guidelines; memory loss; nervous-system symptoms; nonspecific health-related symptoms; rashes; skin symptoms; syndromes; Electromagnetic fields; Medical conditions; Nervous system; Neuroscience;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MMM.2013.2281860