Is radiofrequency EME dangerous?
Radiofrequency EME, also known as radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (EMR), is non-ionising radiation. This means that it is not able to directly impart enough energy to a molecule or atom to break chemical bonds or remove electrons. In contrast, ionising radiation such as X-rays can strip electrons from atoms and molecules. This process produces molecular changes that can lead to damage in biological tissue. It is important that the terms ionising and non-ionising not be confused when discussing the biological effects of radiofrequency EME. This is because each type of radiation interacts differently with the human body. At relatively low levels of exposure to radiofrequency EME, the evidence for production of harmful biological effects is ambiguous and unproven. Although there have been studies reporting a range of biological effects at low levels, there has been no determination that such effects might be a human health hazard, even with long term exposure.
