Harmful effects of 41 and 202 MHz radiations on some body parts and tissues.
Many types of invisible electromagnetic waves are produced in our atmosphere. When these radiations penetrate our body, electric fields are induced inside the body, resulting in the absorption of power, which is different for different body parts and also depends on the frequency of radiations. Higher power absorption may result into health problems. In this communication, effects of electromagnetic waves (EMW) of 41 and 202 MHz frequencies transmitted by the TV tower have been studied on skin, muscles, bone and fat of human. Using international standards for safe exposure limits of specific absorption rate (SAR), we have found the safe distance from TV transmission towers for two frequencies. It is suggested that transmission towers should be located away from the thickly populated areas and people should keep away from the transmission towers, as they radiate electromagnetic radiations that are harmful to some parts/tissues of body.
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Department of Physics, SD Bansal College of Technology, Umeria, near Rau, Indore 452012 (M.P.) India. vijay_phd05@rediffmail.com
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000528:radiation effects*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000528:radiation effects*; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004782:Environmental Health; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009132:Muscles / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011827:Radiation; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013690:Television; D014916:Whole-Body Irradiation