ICNIRP

Question 1

Non-occupational exposures to RF

Answer 1

Radio, television, mobile-phone based stations, microwave, in-house bases for cordless phones, mobile phones

Question 2

How do epidemiological studies estimate exposure?

Answer 2

Crude proxies:

Job title, proximity from base station, use of mobile phone

Question 3

Mechanism of RF damage to cells

Answer 3

Heating of cells and tissues

Imbalance in amount of heat build up in the body, effectiveness of mechanisms to remove it - increase physiologic strain

Question 4

Improvements in studies with RF

Answer 4

Meters that monitor individual exposure
Dose assessment as cumulative exposure for specific anatomical sites
Studies on other health effects other than brain and leukaemia
Studies need to include children because they might be particularly susceptible

Question 5

3 things we need to know about exposures to link it to RF?

Answer 5

1) Dose
2) Frequency (wavelengths)
3) Time patter