1. Applying the Precautionary Principle to Wireless Technology: Policy Dilemmas and Systemic Risks.
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Ben Ishai, Paul, Baldwin, Hillel Z., Birnbaum, Linda S., Butler, Tom, Chamberlin, Kent, Davis, Devra L., Scarato, Theodora, and Taylor, Hugh
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PRECAUTIONARY principle , *SYSTEMIC risk (Finance) , *DIGITAL technology , *DILEMMA , *PREGNANT women - Abstract
Recent decades have seen a huge rise in human exposure to microwave radiation due to the widespread use of mobile and wireless services that enable smartphones and watches, tablets, laptops and digital devices in the home and workplace. The health and safety standards to protect humans from exposure to harmful levels of microwave radiation can be traced to the 1950s. However, research now demonstrates the existence of many adverse health effects, including cancers and neurological disorders, at levels of everyday use by children and adults. We argue that it is long past the time for governments to apply the Precautionary Principle to protect children and adults, especially pregnant women, and to ensure safer levels of exposure for all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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