DocumentCode
895524
Title
The cellular phone scare
Author
Fischetti, M.
Volume
30
Issue
6
fYear
1993
fDate
6/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
43
Lastpage
47
Abstract
The scare about cellular phones causing brain cancer is examined in the light of what is known about: effects of RF radiation on human beings. The concern focused on the portable cellular phones that can be slipped into a pocket or purse, because their antennas lie right alongside a user´s head. Standards for electromagnetic (EM) radiation exposure are discussed, and research results to date on the effects of EM radiation is summarized. Changes to phones that might reduce exposure and the potential impact of public fear on the market for cellular phones are considered.<>
Keywords
biological effects of radiation; brain; cellular radio; health hazards; radiotelephony; telephone sets; EM radiation exposure standards; RF radiation; antennas; brain cancer; cellular phones; human beings; Cable TV; Cancer; Cellular neural networks; Cellular phones; Communication cables; FCC; Frequency; National electric code; Safety; Telephony;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.214586
Filename
214586
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