Three Quarters of a Century of Research on RF Exposure Assessment and Dosimetry—What Have We Learned? (Review)

Abstract

Overview

This commentary, crafted by three authors with combined experience of over a century in technology and health and safety studies addressing RF energy, delves into various findings over 75 years concerning the links between radiofrequency and health.

Findings

• Initial motivations from occupational health concerns for military personnel.
• Expansion to address public health concerns from environmental RF sources and RF transmitting devices like mobile phones.
• Advancements in the biological effects of RF and improvements in both exposure assessment and dosimetry.

Conclusion

Current research continues to improve dosimetry at higher microwave frequencies, crucial for new technologies like 5G. Despite advancements, challenges in accurately assessing real-world exposures remain, reflecting inherent variability rather than measurement flaws.