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Wireless Emissions
Wireless signals in the environment
Over recent years wireless technology has become more and more a fundamental part of life. Systems emitting wireless signals include mobile phones, cordless phones, broadcast radio and TV, radio communications for emergency services, military and commercial applications, global positioning systems, keyless car door systems, wireless links between computer equipment, plus others. All these sources contribute to the wireless energy in our environment.
Impact on health
There is a level of public concern regarding the safety of wireless signals and mobile phone masts in particular. During 2000 a major UK report (The Stewart Report) was produced which concluded that exposure to wireless signals below the national and international guidelines does not appear to cause adverse health effects to the general population. However, the need for further research was identified and there are on-going studies across the world addressing the subject.The possibility that young people are at a higher risk than adults was highlighted in the report. The Stewart Report may be found at the website of The Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones www.iegmp.org.uk.
Mobile Phone Base Station Measurements
From 2001 to 2004, a measurement programme was carried out by Scientific Services to evaluate the level of wireless emissions at county schools from nearby mobile phone base station masts. See Measurements at Schools for the results and discussion of the site measurements
Guideline Limits
See Guideline Limits for a discussion of the guideline limits on electromagnetic exposure advised by UK and international agencies.
The Somerset County Council investigation level is also presented.
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