Why electrohypersensitivity and related symptoms are caused by non-ionizing man-made electromagnetic fields: An overview and medical assessment

Authors: Dominique Belpomme, Philippe Irigaray

Year: 05/07/2022

Category: Environmental Health

Journal: Environmental Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113374

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35537497/

Abstract

Overview

Electrohypersensitivity (EHS) is a neurological disorder caused by electromagnetic fields and is frequently found to be associated with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). Both conditions reflect a substantial decrease in tolerance to brain electromagnetic fields and share a common pathophysiological mechanism.

Findings

  • EHS is characterized by a range of neurologic symptoms including inflammation, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter abnormalities.
  • The controversial hypothesis that EHS could be a nocebo effect or a vague "functional impairment" is strongly refuted with evidence of objective pathophysiological changes in EHS patients.
  • Research indicates a causal relation between EHS and increased exposure to non-thermal anthropogenic electromagnetic fields (EMFs), even affecting healthy individuals.

Conclusion

The study advocates for urgent recognition of EHS as a real, EMF-related pathology by governmental and international health bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO). It emphasizes the need to redefine and better understand EHS to address the growing EHS-associated pandemic.

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