Abstract

Overview

Radiofrequency radiation (RFR), classified as an environmental and physical pollutant, is potentially hazardous to fetal development. This study investigates the health effects of short-term exposure to mobile phone-like RFR on pregnant New Zealand White rabbits and their fetuses.

Findings

• Exposure details: GSM 1800 MHz; 14 V/m, 2 mW/kg SAR for 15 min/day over a week.
• Study subjects included pregnant rabbits and their two-day-old offspring, analyzing hepatic glucose regulation and glutathione-dependent enzymes.
• Significant differences were found in metabolic enzyme capacities and glucose regulation due to short-term RFR exposure during pregnancy.

Conclusion

This study indicates that intrauterine exposure to RFR can lead to significant disturbances in metabolic activity and deficiencies in the antioxidant system, highlighting a serious concern for fetal health risks associated with electromagnetic radiation exposure.