Microwave Emissions From Cell Phones Exceed Safety Limits in Europe and the US When Touching the Body

Abstract

Overview

The study presents detailed evidence supporting the notion that microwave emissions from cell phones can exceed recognized safety limits in both Europe and the United States, particularly when the devices are in close contact with the body.

Findings

• The Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) significantly reduces by 10%-15% for every millimeter the cell phone is separated from the body due to rapidly diminishing electromagnetic fields near the cell phone antenna.
• This reduction pattern is consistent across various testing models such as flat phantom, sphere phantom, and head-shaped models.
• Further research, referring to 450 cell phones tested by France's National Agency ANFR, validates these findings with a 10%-30% reduction in 10-g SAR for each millimeter the device is distanced from the body.
• Despite these results, maintaining the recommended 5-25 mm separation distance under real-world mobile conditions poses a practical challenge.

Conclusion

Majority of cell phones potentially exceed the safety limits by significant multipliers when in contact with the body. There is an acute need for more reliable compliance and public awareness to ensure safe usage of mobile devices.