Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview

This study explores the ongoing debate concerning the cancer-causing potential of non-ionizing radiation (NIR). Traditional viewpoints from physicists and health agencies assert that NIR lacks the energy to dislodge electrons, thereby being incapable of causing cancer. This paper challenges these conventional beliefs by disputing the appropriateness of applying ionizing radiation models to explain NIR effects.

Findings

• Evidence indicates substantial cellular damage from NIR, occurring below standard thermal guidelines.
• Non-ionizing radiation, including both extremely low frequency (ELF) and radio frequency (RF) emissions, has been linked to free radical generation in diverse biological entities, such as humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms.
• Unlike ionizing radiation that directly damages DNA, NIR disrupts oxidative repair processes, leading to oxidative stress, cellular component deterioration, and potentially initiating carcinogenic processes.

Conclusion

The paper substantiates the increased cancer risks linked to non-ionizing radiation exposure through epidemiological data, underlining a mechanism involving escalated levels of free radicals. These findings highlight significant health implications concerning environmental exposure to radio frequency radiation and extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields at levels currently deemed safe by international standards.