An approach for annual analysis of EMF exposure in highly sensitive areas of kindergartens and schools

Authors: Kljajic D, Djuric N, Pasquino N, Solmonte N, Djuric S

Year: 2025 May 19

Category: Epidemiology

Journal: Radiation Protection Dosimetry

Institution: EMF Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL)

DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncaf047

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40384509/

Abstract

Overview

Continuous increase of electromagnetic field (EMF) emission in the environment causes worldwide research on various short- and long-term EMF measurements and exposure assessments.

  • Measurements are usually performed in sensitive areas
  • Conventional measuring approaches and worst-case exposure assessments are unable to provide any deeper EMF behavior analyses

Findings

This paper brings an innovative EMF exposure analysis approach, based on time-averaging of time series data, disclosing some concealed information on long-term exposure. The averaging was done on the set of EMF time series acquired by three sensors in the EMF Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL) monitoring network.

Sensors are installed at extremely sensitive locations—on buildings of two kindergartens and an elementary school.

  • Analyses revealed patterns of daily/weekly exposure changes
  • Found differences between working days and weekends
  • Observed annual decrease/increase at each location

Conclusion

Comparative analysis among locations showed differences in exposure behavior regarding its peaks, slopes of the decrease/increase, and time intervals of the day with higher exposure. This indicates the importance of continuous and nuanced EMF monitoring, particularly in areas sensitive to EMF such as kindergartens and schools. The documented patterns and annual trends increase understanding of the potential health risks associated with EMF exposure among vulnerable populations.

EMF exposure kindergartens schools time-averaging long-term monitoring sensitive areas exposure assessment
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