Abstract

Abstract Summary: Cell Phone Radiation and Engineering Solutions

Overview

In the 1990s, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) applied restrictive measures in risk assessment for human exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RFR). These measures are critiqued for focusing too narrowly on thermal effects and neglecting numerous significant health links including carcinogenic potential and hypersensitivity.

Findings

• Lack of attention to sub-thermal effects of RFR, carcinogenicity, hypersensitivity, and other health risks.
• Short-term exposure experiments, unrealistic simulation methods, and inappropriate measuring techniques of cell phone SAR (Specific Absorption Rates).
• Proposed Solutions: Low-cost software and hardware changes in cell phones to reduce RFR exposure without impacting functionality, including inhibiting RFR emissions in contact with the body, using optimized antenna design, and protocol-based emission control.

Conclusion

There is a documented health threat from RFR exposures with needed improvements in protective measures against wireless RFR exposures. Recommendations include better management of exposure conditions and promoting solutions that do not necessarily alter user habits but significantly decrease health risks.

Increased advocacy for optical fiber solutions is recommended due to its benefits over wireless communication, including better energy efficiency and enhanced privacy.