Hypersensitivity Responses in Humans to Electromagnetic Fields [Health Effects]

Author

Lin, J.C.

Author_Institution

Univ. of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

Volume

14

Issue

7

fYear

2013

fDate

Nov.-Dec. 2013

Firstpage

30

Lastpage

32

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;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1527-3342

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MMM.2013.2281860

Filename

6668930