Abstract

Overview

The use of electromagnetic fields (EMF) has become pervasive due to the broad adoption of technologies like mobile phones and wireless communication devices. These devices emit nonionizing electromagnetic radiofrequency (RF) fields, leading to increased public health concerns.

Recent Developments

• Introduction of intermediate frequency (IF) EMF, used in wireless power transmission and kitchen appliances.
• Research focus has been primarily on RF, with limited information on the health effects of IF magnetic fields.

Health Concerns

With the ubiquity of EMF usage, particularly in telecommunication and other daily technologies, health risks associated with EMF exposure, especially to IF and RF frequencies, are under scrutiny.

Findings

• Existing studies mostly show no adverse effects at low IF power intensities on cellular responses.
• Contradictory results in studies concerning RF's impact on cellular responses, with some findings suggesting thermal effects at high specific absorption rates (SAR).

Conclusion

Overall, despite ongoing research, definitive conclusions on the safe levels of IF and RF exposure remain elusive, necessitating further detailed studies using advanced biotechnological methods.