Comments on Measurements and Analysis of Personal Exposure to RF-EMF Inside and Outside School Buildings

Authors: E. Arribas, R. Ramirez-Vazquez, I. Escobar

Year: 2022

Category: Environmental Health

Journal: IEEE Access

Institution: IEEE

DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3198975

URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9772682

Abstract

Overview

This commentary discusses the findings from measurements of personal exposure to RF-EMF within educational settings in various countries, enhancing and comparing these measurements to those performed in a large school in Pristina, Kosovo.

Findings

  • Extensive data collection across multiple countries reveals significant variations in RF-EMF levels.
  • The highest exposure was observed in Spain with a peak of 120 μW/m2.
  • Switzerland reported the lowest exposure at 1.19 μW/m2.
  • The average exposure level across the study stood at 36.9 μW/m2, with a median of 22.2 μW/m2 and a 95th percentile value of 110 μW/m2.

Conclusion

The findings highlight the significant discrepancies in RF-EMF exposure faced by students in different educational environments and underscore the need for stringent safety measures to mitigate potential health risks linked to electromagnetic field exposure.

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