02/01/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez
Modern society has grown to become very reliant on the conveniences of technology. However, very few are aware of the negative effects that electronic devices present. Cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, microwaves, computers and other electronic appliances emit a stream of invisible energy called electromagnetic field (EMF) that can bring harm to human health.
EMFs are waves of invisible energy composed of both electric and magnetic fields perpendicular to each other. Since the beginning of time, the world has been bombarded with natural EMFs emitted by the sun. However, it was only until the dawn of technology that humans have been exposed to an unprecedented amount of man-made EMFs emitted by the things many people use in their everyday lives, like mobile phones.
There are currently two types of EMF exposure: low-level radiation and high-level radiation. Also known as non-ionizing radiation, low-level radiation is often thought to be harmless to humans. Various appliances like Bluetooth devices, computers and power lines all send out low levels of radiation. On the other hand, high-level radiation, also called ionizing radiation, includes the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun and the X-rays from medical imaging machines. (Related: Harmful EMF radiation could be found right in your own neighborhood.)
There is much debate about whether or not EMFs are actually harmful to humans. According to a report published by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer, EMFs are “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” The agency believes that there are studies that show a potential link between EMFs and cancer in people. A study published in the journal Environmental Research found that long-term exposure to high levels of EMFs can increase the risk of developing acute myeloid leukemia in adults.
While it is not realistic to avoid all possible man-made EMFs, you can still take some steps to reduce your overall exposure to these harmful waves.
Learn more about the harmful effects of EMF and how to reduce your exposure at EMF.news.
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