The Prevalence of People With Restricted Access to Work in Man-Made Electromagnetic Environments

Authors: Bevington M.

Year: Published online Jan 18, 2019

Category: Environmental Health Science

Journal: Journal of Environment and Health Science

URL: https://www.ommegaonline.org/article-details/The-Prevalence-of-People-With-Restricted-Access-to-Work-in-Man-Made-Electromagnetic-Environments/2402

Abstract

Overview

This study focuses on exploring the prevalence of individuals who face work restrictions due to environments with man-made electromagnetic (EM) exposures. It assesses how often people with Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance attributed to Electromagnetic Fields (IEI-EMF), or Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS), encounter these challenges.

Findings

  • The analysis differentiated between general population surveys and surveys targeting people diagnosed with IEI-EMF/EHS.
  • It presents a segmented prevalence rate: about 5.0 to 30% for mild symptoms, 1.5 to 5.0% for moderate symptoms, and less than 1.5% for severe symptoms of IEI-EMF/EHS within the general population.
  • The prevalence of people with restricted work access in EM environments is approximately 0.65% of the general population, equivalent to about 435,500 people in the UK.

Conclusion

The paper discusses potential under-reporting and how making adjustments can help retain employees with EMF sensitivities. This implies that awareness and proactive measures by employers could reduce work restrictions linked to electromagnetic exposures.

electromagnetic fields IEI-EMF electromagnetic hypersensitivity workplace accessibility health risks electromagnetic exposure
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