Abstract

Overview

Recent concerns about the impact of electromagnetic radiation from communication devices, especially 5G technology, on the male reproductive system have prompted new research in this area.

Background

The study discusses emerging public health concerns regarding the influence of 5G sub-6 GHz electromagnetic radiation on male reproductive health. Unlike older communication technologies (2G, 3G, 4G), 5G includes higher frequency bands which have raised worries about their potential effects.

Materials and Methods

Employing a dose assessment method, the study explored the absorption rates in the male reproductive system using a standard human body model named Duke, within a simulated environment reflecting real-world exposure conditions. Variants such as field direction, body posture, public population, and frequency range were considered.

Findings

• Despite a higher frequency of 5G bands, the dosage on the reproductive system does not exceed that of lower frequencies.
• An interesting correlation is noted between specific absorption rate of reproductive tissue and frequency, indicating no additional risk from 5G sub-6 GHz frequencies below 6 GHz.

Conclusions

The analysis confirms that higher 5G frequencies result in lower dosage values at equivalent exposure levels, suggesting minimal reproductive health risk from these newer technologies when considering dosage alone.

It is concluded that there is no significant increase in risk for male reproductive health from sub-6 GHz bands, and thus, public concerns may be reduced based on these findings.