Summary of seven Swedish case reports on the microwave syndrome associated with 5G radiofrequency radiation

Authors: Hardell L, Nilsson M

Year: 2024 Jun 19

Category: Epidemiology

Journal: Rev Environ Health

DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2024-0017

URL: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/reveh-2024-0017/html

Abstract

Overview

The fifth generation (5G) for wireless communication has been deployed in Sweden since 2019/2020, similar to many other countries. This study summarizes seven previously published Swedish case reports, involving a total of 16 persons aged 4 to 83 years, all of whom developed the microwave syndrome within a short time after exposure to 5G base stations located close to their residences.

Findings

  • In all cases, high levels of radiofrequency (RF) radiation from 4G/5G were measured using a broadband meter.
  • RF radiation peaked between >2,500,000 to >3,180,000 μW/m2 in the highest cases.
  • A total of 41 distinct health issues were assessed for each individual, graded on a scale from 0 (no complaint) to 10 (worst symptoms).
  • The most prevalent and severe symptoms included:
    • Sleeping difficulties (insomnia, waking at night, early awakenings)
    • Headache
    • Fatigue
    • Irritability
    • Concentration problems
    • Loss of immediate memory
    • Emotional distress, depression tendency, anxiety/panic
    • Dysesthesia (unusual touch sensations), burning and lancinating skin
    • Cardiovascular issues (transitory high or irregular pulse)
    • Dyspnea
    • Pain in muscles and joints
  • Less prevalent: Balance disorder and tinnitus.
  • All reported symptoms are consistent with the microwave syndrome.
  • Symptoms generally declined and disappeared shortly after the individuals moved to locations with no 5G exposure.

Conclusion

These case histories serve as classical examples of provocation studies and underscore the urgency to halt the deployment of 5G networks until more comprehensive safety studies are conducted.

5G microwave syndrome radiofrequency radiation health effects case reports insomnia safety studies
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