Clear Summaries of Scientific Reports on
Radiation & electromagnetic fields
Topics covered range from radiation emitted by radioactive materials, through ultraviolet radiation, to electromagnetic fields generated by mobile phones, power-lines, and other devices.
Some 20 years ago, the most serious accident in nuclear history changed the lives of many.
The greatest contamination occurred in areas that are now part of
Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
The UN Chernobyl Forum assessed how this region has been affected by the accident and how
it has coped. More...
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Safety limits have been set by the European Union to protect workers and
the general public against the effects of mobile phones and other electromagnetic
fields. Are these safety limits adequate ?
The Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks
(SCENIHR) of the European Commission has reviewed recent scientific evidence. More...
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Overhead power lines, wiring in buildings and electrical appliances generate
"Extremely Low Frequency" (ELF) electromagnetic fields.
The International Agency for
Research on Cancer assessed whether such ELF fields cause cancer, leukaemia or other
health effects. More...
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Some electrical equipment, such as medical MRI scanners, trains, and television sets,
can generate static magnetic or electric fields.
The World Health Organisation assessed what is currently known about their
potential health effects? More...
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In addition to natural sunlight, sunbed users expose themselves to substantial amounts
of artificial UV radiation.
The European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Products assessed the health
and safety implications of both natural and artificial UV radiation? More...
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