A recent news item on the EMFields website reported on a research team headed by Dr Johannes Tomitsch found that by far the highest source of RF exposure came from DECT phones.Powerfrequency fields as well as radiofrequency fields were measured.
The findings
High electric fields were mainly from bedside lamps.
Magnetic fields over 0.1 microtesla were in 2.3% of homes; the fields from transformers inside the house, or powerlines outside.
Radiofrequency levels above 0.6 V/m were found in 7.1% of homes. 3.3 V/m came from DECT phones and 1.4% from mobile phone masts.
Precautionary advice
Make sure bedside lights are earthed. Use 3-core cable.
Magnetic fields of 0.1 microtesla are at our very precautionary level for bedrooms. There is nothing you can do about powerlines, but keeping transformers out of bedrooms will reduce this level further. Remember magnetic fields travel through walls, so be careful about the new place you move it to.
People have been found to be sensitive to radiofrequency EMFs of 0.5 V/m. Electrically sensitive people react at levels lower than this. 3.3 V/m and 1.4 V/m exceed levels at which people experience adverse health symptoms.
If you feel this situation applies to you, you could return to an ordinary landline telephone, or buy a low-emission cordless phone (such as the Orchid phone) if you feel a walk about phone is essential.
You might choose to screen your home against neighbours’ phones or outside masts.
Link to EMFields website www.emfields.org
I can only agree with the article… but why are we getting no guidance from the health experts and government. All I seem to see published are scare stories from Doctors or Scientists, then just as quickly a large proportion of their stores get rubbished by people with vested interests. The Doctors and Scientists are branded as activists or ‘tree huggers’ and then the storey goes away until the next round. There is no doubt that cell phones, cordless and wifi have health implications. I am yet to find anybody who states that this sort of microwave radiation is good for you. It is about time that the World Health Organisation took a stand and started publishing the facts.