A Health Hazard Of Epic Proportions
If you are one of those individuals who are starting to get concerned about the proliferation of sources of electromagnetic field/radiofrequency radiation (EMF-RF) around you, then you are fully justified. In fact, human exposure to EMF radiation (including cellular and Wi-Fi radiation has been referred to as “an uncontrolled global experiment on the health of mankind” (Markov & Grigoriev, 2013)
In 2011 the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2b), which effectively puts such radiation in the same category as DDT, asbestos and lead, all of which are now banned.
Also in a 2011 report, the Council of Europe committee examined evidence that WiFi and EMF (electromagnetic field) technology has potentially harmful effects on humans, and concluded that immediate action was required to protect our children. The committee's report emphasized that, “…it was crucial to avoid repeating the mistakes made when public health officials were slow to recognize the dangers of asbestos, tobacco smoking and lead in petrol."
The Threat To Our Children
There is much evidence (such as from the US President’s Cancer Panel of 2010) to show that younger children are particularly at risk owing to their smaller body mass, thinner skulls and developing bodies, which magnify their vulnerability to carcinogens such as radiation.
Yet children are being exposed to multiple sources of EMF-RF at home, in public places and even at school! What is worse, the effects of what has occurred thus far cannot be reversed. We can only seek to minimize any further radiation hazards exist, provided action is taken in a timely fashion.
There can be no justifiable reason for exposing children as young as those at the pre-school and primary school level to such health hazards when there are perfectly safe and viable (e.g. wired) options available to us.
The Hazards To Our Health
It is important to realize that while certain groups (children, elderly, pregnant women) may be more vulnerable than others, nobody is immune from the potential risks posed by EMF radiation, more so those of who spend any significant length of time on multiple wireless devices and technology on a day-to-day basis.
Further, today’s children are the first generation to be exposed to constant, long-term microwave radiation. Can we really afford to passively stand by and permit such experimentation on ourselves and our children? More so as the harmful biological effects of EMF-RF from cancer/tumours and permanent cellular/DNA damage to cognitive, neurological and behavioural problems are becoming increasingly apparent and recognized as such.
The Bioinitiative report provides a summary of over 1800 studies showing links to the biological, neurological and behavioural damage
A sample list of the health effects that have been reported in such studies are
Cancers & Tumours
- Brain cancer
- Acoustic neuromas
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Melanoma/skin cancer
Immune disorders and dysfunctions including asthma and allergies
Behavioural and neurological damage
- ADHD
- Hyperactivity
- Epilepsy
- Depression, lethargy
- Autism
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Reproductive and fetal damage
- Ovarian damage
- Sperm damage
- Stem cell damage
- DNA and genetic damage
Mechanisms thought to contribute to the above disorders:
Research has shown the following effects of EMF-RF radiation and it is now thought that these may account the potential for substantial biological damage and disease:
- Breaches of the blood-brain barrier, allowing toxins into the brain
- Reduction in free-radical scavengers including melatonin and disrupted circadian rhythms
- Genotoxicity and single and double-strand DNA breaks
- Synthesis of stress proteins owing to the fractal RF-antenna like nature of DNA
- Loss of cellular and DNA adaptation and repair capacity
Here are some useful sources of information that address the health risks associated with exposure to EMF radiation sources. For this interested in learning more, check out the More Information page as well.
1. A Must-Watch Video. The risk of wifi in schools & the need for ‘safe havens’ for children
2. The conclusions of the Bioinitiative Report which cites over 1800 studies showing the potential biological, neurological and behavioural damage linked to EMF radiation (leukemia, alzheimers, ADHD, tumours and cancers, etc.)
3. Report of Wi-Fi risks and safety in schools
4. https://www.emfscientist.org/ video by Dr Martin Blank, PhD Chemistry (Columbia University) and international appeal (initially signed by 190 scientists from 39 nations) to the UN and the WHO on the urgent need to address the biological/health effects of non-ionizing radiation
5. International warnings on the dangers of wi-fi
6. WHO’s IARC classifies microwave radiation as a “possible carcinogen” – May 31, 2011:
7. Why cell phone are the cigarettes of the 21st century