Exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields: Comparison of exposimeters with a novel body-worn distributed meter

Authors: Anke Huss, Stefan Dongus, Reza Aminzadeh, Arno Thielens, Matthias van den Bossche, Patrick Van Torre, René de Seze, Elisabeth Cardis, Marloes Eeftens, Wout Joseph, Roel Vermeulen, Martin Röösli

Year: 11/01/2021

Category: Environmental Health

Journal: Environment International

Institution: Environment International

DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2021.106711

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412021003366?via%3Dihub

Abstract

Overview

This study compares a multi-band body-worn distributed-exposimeter (BWDM) with two other commercially available personal exposimeters (ExpoM-RF and EmeSpy 200) in real-life conditions, aiming to evaluate the impact of device design on the accuracy of measuring radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF).

Highlights

  • Comparing a BWDM against two traditional personal exposimeters.
  • Identifies limitations in personal exposimeters due to body shielding and poor frequency specificity.
  • BWDM is designed to reduce body shielding and enhance antenna frequency accuracy.
  • Exposures measured are slightly lower with traditional exposimeters than with BWDM, pointing to design effectiveness in minimizing body shielding influences.

Conclusion

The findings are critical for improving RF-EMF exposure assessment strategies and understanding existing epidemiological research interpretations. The results underscore the potential health risks associated with RF-EMF and highlight the need for more precise and reliable measurement tools to assess exposure, particularly to verify safety standards and reduce public health risks.

RF-EMF exposimeters body-worn devices measurement accuracy exposure assessment radiofrequency public health
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