| Document ID (ISN) | 61821 |
| CIS number |
94-685 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-4-157137-3 |
| Year |
1993 |
| Convention or series no. |
Environmental Health Criteria 137
|
| Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
| Title |
Electromagnetic fields (300Hz to 300GHz) |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1993. 290p. approx. 600 ref. Price: CHF 34.00 (in developing countries: CHF 23.80). |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the biological effects of electromagnetic fields in the frequency range of 300Hz to 300GHz, here defined as the radiofrequency (RF) range. The following categories of health hazards have been identified in an overall assessment of the health hazards associated with RF exposures: the deposition of RF energy in the body tends to increase body temperature; under a number of conditions, the thresholds for biological effects at frequencies above several hundred MHz are decreased when the energy is delivered in short (1-10µs) pulses; there is no evidence that RF exposure is in any way carcinogenic in humans; touching an object charged in an RF field may lead to shock and burns. Occupational exposure limits recommended by IRPA are reported on (whole-body exposure to RF fields should not exceed 0.4W/kg), and protective measures outlined (engineering and administrative controls, personal protection, medical surveillance). Glossary. Detailed summaries in French and Spanish. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
IPCS; radiofrequency radiation; biological effects; health hazards; electromagnetic fields |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; ILO; UNEP; WHO; body temperature; electric shock; electric burns; personal protective equipment; glossary; criteria document; limitation of exposure |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Radiation
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Electromagnetic fields
Non-ionizing radiation
|
