ABSTRACT

This reference explores the sources, characteristics, bioeffects, and health hazards of extremely low-frequency (ELF) fields and radio frequency radiation (RFR), analyzing current research as well as the latest epidemiological studies to assess potential risks associated with exposure and to develop effective safety guidelines.

Compiles reports and investigations from four decades of study on the effect of nonionizing electromagnetic fields and radiation on human health

Summarizing modern engineering approaches to control exposure, Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation discusses:

  • EM interaction mechanisms in biological systems
  • Explorations into the impact of EM fields on free radicals, cells, tissues, organs, whole organisms, and the population
  • Regulatory standards in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific
  • Evaluation of incident fields from various EM sources
  • Measurement surveys for various sites including power lines, substations, mobile systems, cellular base stations, broadcast antennas, traffic radar devices, heating equipment, and other sources
  • Dosimetry techniques for the determination of internal EM fields
  • Conclusions reached by the Food and Drug Administration, World Health Organization, and other institutions

    • chapter 1|32 pages

    Introductory Topics

    part 1|128 pages

    Extremely Low-Frequency Fields

    chapter 2|30 pages

    Sources of Electric and Magnetic Fields

    chapter 3|36 pages

    Bioeffects of ELF Fields

    chapter 4|30 pages

    Epidemiological Assessment Studies

    chapter 5|30 pages

    Regulatory Activities and Safety Trends

    part 2|217 pages

    Radio Frequency Radiation

    chapter 6|38 pages

    Sources of Radio Frequency Radiation

    chapter 7|22 pages

    Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics

    chapter 8|26 pages

    Bioeffects of Radio Frequency Radiation

    chapter 9|18 pages

    Human and Epidemiological Studies

    chapter 10|34 pages

    RF Regulations and Protection Guidelines

    chapter 11|23 pages

    Incident Field Dosimetry

    chapter 12|20 pages

    RF Site Surveys

    chapter 13|33 pages

    Internal Field Dosimetry

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