Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the effects of long-term exposure to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields (EMF) on the heart health of male adolescent rats.

Findings

• Experimental Setup: 24 male rats aged 21 days were split into three groups: control, sham-exposed, and EMF-exposed for 1 hour daily between days 21 and 59.
• Results: Biochemical analyses showed significant increases in stress markers such as malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase, with reductions in glutathione and catalase levels in EMF-exposed rats as compared to controls.
• Structural heart changes in EMF-exposed rats included cellular changes, capillary congestion, and a higher percentage of apoptotic myocardial cells.

Conclusion

Exposure to 900 MHz EMF during adolescence in male rats leads to oxidative stress and significant damage to heart tissue structure, suggesting potential health risks in similar conditions.