Understanding the public voices and researchers speaking into the 5G narrative

Authors: Weller S, McCredden J.

Year: 2023

Category: Public Health

Journal: Front. Public Health

Institution: Front. Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1339513

URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1339513/abstract

Abstract

Overview

The increasing concern over the health effects of 5G technologies has prompted various voices from the public and researchers to speak out. This review article seeks to thoroughly examine these perspectives and the motivations behind them.

Findings

Earlier investigations, such as those by de Vocht and Albers, have been criticized for their narrow focus which marginalized the concerns of the general public and questioned the integrity of certain researchers. This review aims to rectify these issues by providing an evidence-based appraisal. It utilizes Australian data and prioritizes checking the levels of expertise among researchers especially concerning the health impacts of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields.

Conclusion

The article sums up by posing several crucial questions that need addressing. These inquiries are vital for enabling scientists to offer better guidance to policy-makers about 5G and its potential public health implications.

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