Wireless device radiation and health
Wireless device radiation and health
Wireless device radiation and health (pronunciation: /ˈwaɪərlɪs dɪˈvaɪs ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən ænd hɛlθ/) refers to the study and implications of the potential health effects caused by exposure to electromagnetic radiation from wireless devices such as mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, and Bluetooth devices.
Etymology
The term is a combination of "wireless device", referring to any device that communicates without the need for a physical connection, and "radiation", which in this context refers to the electromagnetic waves emitted by these devices. The "health" component of the term refers to the potential impact of this radiation on human health.
Definition
Wireless device radiation refers to the electromagnetic waves that are emitted by wireless devices during their operation. These waves are a form of non-ionizing radiation, meaning they do not have enough energy to ionize atoms or molecules or remove tightly bound electrons.
Health Effects
The health effects of wireless device radiation are a topic of ongoing research. Some studies suggest potential links between long-term exposure to this type of radiation and certain health issues, such as brain tumors, cancer, and neurological disorders. However, the World Health Organization and other health bodies maintain that the evidence is inconclusive and more research is needed.
Related Terms
- Electromagnetic spectrum: The range of all types of EM radiation. Radiation is energy that travels and spreads out as it goes – visible light that comes from a lamp in your house and radio waves that come from a radio station are two types of electromagnetic radiation.
- Non-ionizing radiation: This type of radiation has enough energy to move atoms in a molecule around or cause them to vibrate, but not enough to ionize (remove charged particles such as electrons).
- Ionizing radiation: This type of radiation has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, thus creating ions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wireless device radiation and health
- Wikipedia's article - Wireless device radiation and health
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