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The precautionary principle in the context of mobile phone and base station radiofrequency exposures [1]

No health hazard has been established from exposure to radiofrequency fields up to the levels recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. However, in response to public concern and the perceived level of scientific uncertainty, there are continuing calls for the application of the precautionary principle to radiofrequency exposures from mobile phones and base stations. The researchers examined the international evolution of calls for precautionary measures in relation to mobile phones and base stations, with particular focus on Australia and the United Kingdom.

Publication Date: 
01/09/2009
Mike Dolan [2], Jack Rowley [3]
Environmental Health Perspectives [4]
117
9
1329
Tags:
Health Effects [5], Health [6], Radiation [7], Europe [8], United Kingdom (UK) [9], Australia [10], Telecommunication [11]
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