Abstract

Abstract Summary

Background

Applications emitting radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF; 100 kHz to 300 GHz) are commonly used in communication, medicine, and industry. Concerns are rising about the effects of RF-EMF on health related quality of life, especially as some populations report various symptoms even with low exposure levels below current regulatory standards.

Objectives

To conduct a thorough review on the longer-term or repeated exposure to local and whole-body RF-EMF and its potential relationship with the occurrence of health symptoms like migraine, tinnitus, headaches, sleep disturbances, and composite symptom scores.

Methods

• Follow WHO guidelines for systematic reviews.
• Eligibility: Peer-reviewed epidemiological studies investigating weekly exposure effects.
• Data sources include major scientific databases and specific EMF-related resources.
• Study Types: Cohort, case-control, panel studies.

Risk of Bias and Evidence Appraisal

Internal validity of studies will be assessed using specialized tools for observational RF-EMF studies.

Framework and Funding

This review is part of a series by the World Health Organization examining RF-EMF health effects.

Registration: PROSPERO CRD42021239432.