Special Issue: "Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields in Biology and Medicine: From Mechanisms to Biomedical Applications"

Authors: Scarfì MR, Mattsson M-O, Simkó M, Zeni O.

Year: 2019

Category: Environmental Health; Public Health

Journal: Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health

Institution: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16224548

URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/22/4548/htm

Abstract

Overview of Special Issue

This special issue focuses on the increasing interaction of humans with non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) due to prevalent technological advancements in electricity, communications, and various other fields. It gathers research to deepen the understating of potential health risks and the mechanisms of EMF interaction with biological systems.

Key Research Areas

EMF Exposure Assessment: Includes papers exploring characterization methods for measuring children's exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) fields, and assessing the exposure from outdoor sources along with personal radiofrequency (RF) EMF exposure.
Biological Effects and Health Risk Evaluation: Investigates the potential roles of DNA repair mechanisms in RF-induced responses, effects of exposure on animal reproductive systems and development, and the impact of RF-EMF on cognitive behavior and neurological effects in humans and animals.

Conclusion

While the studies discussed exhibit varied conclusions, they collectively underline the necessity of improving our understanding of the EMF's biological interactions and encourage further research into potential health risks, especially at occupational exposure levels and from ubiquitous technology such as mobile phones.

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