[Electromagnetic fields hypersensitivity].
The development of industry, particularly of new technologies in communication systems, gives rise to the number and diversty of electromagnetic field (EMF) sources in the environment. These sources, including power-frequent, radiofrequent and microwaves, make human life richer, safer and easier. But at the same time, there is growing concern about possible health risks connected with EMF exposure. An increasing number of persons have recently reported on a variety of health problems induced, in their opinion, by exposure to EMF. It is important to note that EMF levels to which these individuals are exposed are generally well below the recommended exposure limits and are certainly far below those known to produce any adverse effects. These persons call themselves "electromagnetic hypersensitivity individuals" And complain about experiencing various types of non-specific symptoms, including dermatological, neurological and vegetative. In the present paper, the problem of electromagnetic hypersensitivity phenomenon is discussed based on the recently published literature.
Sobiczewska
Elzbieta
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Wojskowy Instytut Higieny i Epidemiologii, Warszawa, Zakład Ochrony Mikrofalowej. e.sobiczewska@wihe.waw.pl
Szmigielski
Stanisław
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D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004782:Environmental Health; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology