Abstract

Overview

The study aimed to evaluate radiofrequency fields in selected microenvironments within the cities of Cuzco, Lima, and Pucallpa using personal exposimeters.

Methodology

• A literature review was initially conducted.
• Urban environments were defined.
• 95 microenvironments across the three cities were chosen for the study.
• The exposimeter, along with its proprietary software for data analysis, was rigorously tested.

Findings

A total of 1900 measurements were taken across different telecommunication services. Measurement results showed:

• Electric field measurements ranged from a minimum of 0.063 V/m to a maximum of 2.531 V/m, with an average of 0.521 V/m.
• The exposure quotients, based on the ICNIRP 1998 limits, ranged up to a maximum of 0.747% with an average exposure quotient of 0.033%.
• All measurements were considerably below the international safety limits.
• Major contributors to radiofrequency exposure were identified as mobile phone base stations and broadcasting services, with mobile handset exposures notably lower.

Conclusion

The study confirmed safe levels of radiofrequency exposure across multiple urban microenvironments in Peru, with data supporting compliance with international guidelines.