Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation: Human Bioeffects and Safety

Riadh W.Y. Habash

CRC Press, Dec 4, 2001 - Technology & Engineering - 424 pages

This reference explores the sources, characteristics, bioeffects, and health hazards of extremely low-frequency (ELF) fields and radio frequency radiation (RFR), analyzing current research as well as the latest epidemiological studies to assess potential risks associated with exposure and to develop effective safety guidelines.

Compiles reports and investigations from four decades of study on the effect of nonionizing electromagnetic fields and radiation on human health

Summarizing modern engineering approaches to control exposure, Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation discusses:

EM interaction mechanisms in biological systems

Explorations into the impact of EM fields on free radicals, cells, tissues, organs, whole organisms, and the population

Regulatory standards in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific

Evaluation of incident fields from various EM sources

Measurement surveys for various sites including power lines, substations, mobile systems, cellular base stations, broadcast antennas, traffic radar devices, heating equipment, and other sources

Dosimetry techniques for the determination of internal EM fields

Conclusions reached by the Food and Drug Administration, World Health Organization, and other institutions

Contents

• Introductory Topics: 1
• Bioeffects of ELF Fields: 65
• Epidemiological Assessment Studies: 101
• Regulatory Activities and Safety Trends: 131
• References: 157
• Sources of Radio Frequency Radiation: 163
• Introduction to Bioelectromagnetics: 201
• Bioeffects of Radio Frequency Radiation: 223
• Human and Epidemiological Studies: 249
• RF Regulations and Protection Guidelines: 267
• Incident Field Dosimetry: 301
• RF Site Surveys: 325
• Acronyms and Abbreviations: 379
• Index: 385

About the author

Habash, Riadh W.Y.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Electromagnetic Fields and Radiation: Human Bioeffects and Safety
• Author: Riadh W.Y. Habash
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: CRC Press, 2001
• ISBN: 0824706773, 9780824706777
• Length: 424 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Biotechnology; Technology & Engineering / Biomedical; Technology & Engineering / Electrical; Technology & Engineering / Microwaves