Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Health Impacts- An Overview of the Literature

Phoka C. Rathebe

doi:10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389451

Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Health Impacts- An Overview of the Literature

Phoka C. Rathebe

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Abstract

Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs) are ubiquitous anthropogenic physical stressors that are rapidly expanding. Humans are mainly exposed from a multitude of RF-EMF energy emitting sources. Several studies suggest an association between RF-EMFs exposure and development of health induced outcomes such as cancer and other severe effects. This paper discusses the association between RF-EMF exposure and severe health implications. Relevant literature was searched using Google Scholar, PubMed, NCBI Science Direct, and Research Gate. Out of a total of fifty articles, thirty-nine were selected and used to compile this review. Study findings were compared with each other based on possible health effects related to RF-EMF exposure. Fewer studies suggest that the RF-EMF exposure be classified as a Group 1 known human carcinogen. However, the adverse effects of RF-EMF exposure on both public health and ecology may worth future investigations. The development of RF public policies and safety guidelines formulated using the available scientific evidence.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350327816
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389451
Publication status	Published - 2023
Event	2023 IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023 - Cape Town, South Africa Duration: 16 Nov 2023 → 17 Nov 2023

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Name	International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023

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Conference	2023 IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023
Country/Territory	South Africa
City	Cape Town
Period	16/11/23 → 17/11/23

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

RF EMFs
ecological effects
health effects
severe effects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science Applications
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Rathebe, P. C. (2023). Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Health Impacts- An Overview of the Literature. In International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023 (International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389451

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Rathebe, PC 2023, Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Health Impacts- An Overview of the Literature. in International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023. International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023 IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023, Cape Town, South Africa, 16/11/23. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389451

Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Health Impacts- An Overview of the Literature. / Rathebe, Phoka C.
International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. (International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023).

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Rathebe PC. Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Health Impacts- An Overview of the Literature. In International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023. (International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2023). doi: 10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389451

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