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WIRELESS RADIATION: A THREAT TO 
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HUMAN HEALTH 
Pragya Singh 
Department of civil engineering 
M M M Engineering College 
Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh -273010 
Abstract-Worldwide revelation to the promising wireless 
technologies emits harmful radiations which may 
possess severe damage to human health. 
Communication devices like mobile phones, WI-FI, 
Bluetooth, WLAN, laptops, headphones, and cellular 
phones all use wireless technologies. Wireless networks 
emit radiation in the microwave frequency range. These 
radiations are invisible, elusive, and they enter and 
leave human body without their knowledge making it 
more threatening .The radiations whose wavelength are 
shorter than human cells enters the cell structure 
causing disruption to cells and therefore leading to 
many health hazards .This paper characterizes that 
radiations which are emitted from various wireless 
devices can be tremendously injurious, causing genetic 
damage, anxiety , suffocation , sleep disturbance, heart 
palpitation, migraine, tumour, memory loss, increase in 
blood pressure and waning of the immune system. The 
detrimental effect of the radiations can fabricate a 
broad range of physical symptoms. Some symptoms are 
seen within a short interval of time while others take 
several years to be shown. Long term exposure to 
radiation may also cause cancer. In this paper in 
addition to the adverse effects of the wireless radiations 
we are also providing the mitigation measures. 
Keywords: wireless, radiations, threat, health, hazards. 
I. INTRODUCTION 
Now a day’s most of the communications are done 
wirelessly. Wireless technology in several forms is an area 
of electronics which is being developed and has grown very 
fast. Wireless technology had made its way into homes and 
public spaces in the form of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wimax, 
Zigbee and more and more people are exposed to 
electromagnetic signals which pose significant danger to 
human health. Electromagnetic waves are defined as a form 
of energy that consist of vibrating electric and magnetic 
fields. Electric fields are produced by the forces of electric 
charges and when electric charges are in motion then 
magnetic fields are produced. Charged particles emit and 
absorb a form of energy i.e. electromagnetic radiations 
which exhibit wave like behavior as it travels through 
space. In vacuum, electromagnetic radiations propagates at 
the speed of light. Electromagnetic radiation is divided into 
two broad categories:- 
1) Ionizing Radiation 
2) Non-Ionizing Radiation 
Fig1. Electromagnetic Spectrum 
i. Ionizing Radiation 
Ionizing radiation is defined as radiation with sufficient 
energy so that when it interacts with an atom, it has 
tendency of removing tightly bound electrons from the 
orbit of an atom which causes the atom to become 
charged or ionized. It has more energy than non 
ionizing radiation which is adequate to cause chemical 
change by breaking the chemical bond. This effect is 
hazardous and may damage living tissue. Ultraviolet 
has shorter wavelength and have adequate energy to 
break chemical bonds. X-ray and gamma ray radiation 
have very short wavelengths and very high frequencies. 
The process in which an electron is given enough 
energy to break away from an atom is called ionization. 
As a result two charged particles or ions are formed i.e. 
the molecule with net positive charge, and the free 
electron with negative charge. Each ionization releases
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energy that is absorbed by material which surrounds 
the ionized atom. The energy from one ionization has 
tendency to disrupt the chemical bond between two 
carbon atoms. Either directly or indirectly all ionizing 
radiations are capable of removing electrons from 
molecules. Three main types of ionizing radiations are 
as follows:- 
 Alpha particles :- It includes two protons and 
two neutrons 
 Beta particles:- They are essentially electrons 
 Gamma rays and Xrays: - They are photons. 
Sources of ionizing radiation: 
1) Natural sources: - It includes solar radiation, cosmic 
rays and radiation on earth. 
2) Medical sources: These radiations are generated by 
imaging tests Radiation therapy X-ray tubes. 
ii. Non Ionizing Radiation 
Non-ionizing radiation is defined as any type of 
electromagnetic radiation where there is inadequate energy 
to cause ionization. It lies at the long wavelength end of the 
electromagnetic spectrum. When it passes through the 
matter, it provides sufficient energy only for excitation i.e. 
the electron moves to a higher energy state for e.g. in a 
microwave oven radiation causes water molecules to 
vibrate faster which creates heat. It includes electric and 
magnetic fields, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, 
ultraviolet, and visible radiation. Extremely low frequency 
radiations consists of very long wavelengths and 
frequencies in the range of 100 hertz or less. 
Radiofrequencies have wavelengths in between 1 and 100 
meter and frequencies in the range of 1 million to 100 
million hertz. Microwaves have wavelengths that are about 
1 hundredth of a meter long and have frequencies of about 
10 billion hertz. 
Sources of Non Ionizing Radiation 
Non-Ionizing radiations are originated from different 
sources: 
 Natural origin for e.g. sunlight or lightning discharges 
etc. 
 Man made for e.g. in wireless communications, 
industrial, scientific and medical applications. 
NIR is divided into two main parts: 
Optical radiations:-These are located around visible light. 
Those radiations which have high energies are termed as 
UV radiation and those which have lower energies are 
called ad IR radiation. 
Electromagnetic Fields: - Microwave radiations are used 
in telecommunications, radar/satellite links, cell phones, 
microwave Ovens and TV transmitters. Radio Frequencies 
are used in radio communications, television sets etc. 
Extremely low-frequency (ELF) electric and magnetic 
fields (EMFs) are used in electrical machinery, home 
appliances, electric wiring, transformers etc. 
II. ADVERSE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT 
WIRELESS RADIATIONS ON HUMAN 
HEALTH ARE EXPLAINED BELOW: 
Exposure to the electromagnetic radiations both ionizing 
and non ionizing discussed above poses substantial danger 
to human health. 
a) Biological effects caused due to ionizing 
radiations are as follows:- 
The biological effects due to ionizing radiations are divided 
into two parts:"Deterministic effects" and "Stochastic 
effects". 
i. Deterministic Effects 
As a result of several experiments it was revealed that 
severity of some effects on human beings will increase with 
increasing doses. There exists a level called as threshold. 
Below the threshold level these effects will be absent. Such 
kinds of effects are called as deterministic effects. 
Features of deterministic effects: 
 Damage depends on absorbed dose 
 Threshold exists 
Examples of deterministic effects 
Skin Effects: - It incorporates sunburn, tanning, burning of 
skin and skin cancer. Erythema occurs 1 to 24 hours after 2 
Sv have been received. Breakdown of the skin surface 
occurs approximately four weeks after 15 Sv have been 
received. 
Cataracts: - Cataracts induced by ionizing radiation (e.g., 
X-rays and gamma rays) usually are observed in the 
posterior region of the lens, often in the form of a posterior
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sub capsular cataract. Increasing the dose of ionizing 
radiation causes increasing pacification of the lens, which 
appears after a decreasing latency period [1]. 
Radiation sickness: - Radiation sickness (acute radiation 
syndrome) includes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea .All 
these fatalities can develop within hours or minutes of a 
radiation exposure. 
Infertility: - Exposure to large doses of ionizing 
radiation can affect the forming reproductive tracts of male 
and female embryos. Sterility occurs after 2.5 to 3.5 Gy 
have been received by the gonads. 
Loss of hair: - Due to excessive exposure of ionizing 
radiations hair looses rapidly. 
Fetal Effects: - Fetal death mostly occurs within first 2 
weeks after conception. It involves cataracts, 
malformations, and mental and growth retardation. 
Fig2. Deterministic dose relationship 
Deterministic effects and dose relationship 
Severity of deterministic effects depends on dose. Above 
the threshold level effects will occur. The International 
Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) reveals that 
if the annual radiation doses to the lens of the eyes of 
radiation workers are restricted to 150 mSv then cataract 
may occur during his/her life assuming a working period of 
50 years. For other major organs, the annual dose limits for 
preventing deterministic effects are as follows. 
Table1.Deterministic Effects 
Threshold for deterministic effects (Sv) 
Effects One single 
absorption 
(Sv) 
Prolong 
absorption 
(Sv-year) 
Testis Permanent 
infertility 
3.5 - 6.0 2 
Ovary 
permanent 
infertility 
2.5 - 6.0 > 0.2 
Lens of 
eyes 
milky of 
lens 
cataract 
0.5 - 2.0 
5.0 
>0.1 
> 0.15 
Bone 
marrow 
Blood 
forming 
deficiency 
0.5 > 0.4 
(Source: 1990 Recommendations of the International 
Commission on Radiological Protection 
(ICRP Publication No. 60)) 
ii. Stochastic effects 
Severity of stochastic effects does not depend on the 
absorbed dose. In some exposure conditions these effects 
may or may not occur. In these effects no threshold exists 
and the probability of having the effects is proportional to 
the dose absorbed. 
Features of stochastic effects: 
 Severity is independent of absorbed dose. 
 Threshold does not exist. 
 Probability of occurrence depends on absorbed 
dose. 
Example: radiation induced cancer, genetic effect. 
Stochastic effect of radiations does not have any thresholds 
and cancers or genetic modifications are caused due to 
these radiations which are not cured easily thus these 
effects have become a major subject of research in radiation 
protection. 
Cancer: - Cancer caused due to ionizing radiations are 
Lung cancer, Skin cancer, Thyroid cancer, Multiple 
myeloma, Breast cancer and Stomach cancer. 
Genetic effects:-These effects come into existence 
everlasting change either in a gene or in a chromosome 
carried by a germ cell in the reproductive organ of the 
body. Thus prolong exposure to ionizing radiations may 
result in gene mutation that causes birth defects which they 
inherit from forebears. Other effects include disabilities and 
illnesses including sac types of neurologic degeneration. 
b) Biological effects caused due to non ionizing 
radiations are as follows:- 
Biological effects occur after a modification is measured in 
biological system subsequent to the overture of certain kind 
of stimuli. A biological effect only becomes a safety hazard
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when it ―causes detectable impairment of the health of the 
individual or of his or her offspring‖ [2]. Biological 
changes that can occur in an organism can be physiological, 
or behavioral. The interaction of NIR with tissues occurs 
through the production of heat. The vulnerability depends 
on the capability to infiltrate into human body and the 
absorbing features of various tissues. Several suspicions 
exists regarding the consequence of both acute and chronic 
exposure to several types of non ionizing radiations. 
Usually general public is anxious about the risk associated 
with Extremely Low Frequency, Radiofrequency and 
Microwave. Although the maximum risk to humans 
possibly occur from natural Ultraviolet radiation. 
Hazards due to optical radiation are mainly restricted to eye 
and skin. Risks due to optical radiations are divided into 
two groups:- 
 Thermal damage 
 Photochemical damage. 
Even though an ultraviolet radiation does not have 
sufficient energy to ionize atom, its single photon can 
rupture tissue by disrupting the bond inside DNA molecule 
and gives a everlasting risk of cancer. Visible light and 
infrared radiations pose threat only when multiple photons 
with high-intensity interact with each other. Biological 
effects that induces into human body is similar for both, 
however coherent 
light i.e. lasers are proficient and can produce higher 
irradiance which can heat tissues to temperature which 
produces hasty physical change. 
Table2.Non ionizing radiations 
Frequency Biological Effects 
UV 750–950 
THz 
Eye–photochemical 
cataract; 
Skin-erythema, 
inc.pigmentation 
Visible 
light 
385–750 
THz 
Skin photoaging;eye 
photochemical & thermal 
retinal injury 
IR-A 215–385 
THz 
Eye – thermal retinal 
injury, thermal cataract; 
skin burn 
IR-B 100–215 
THz 
Eye – corneal burn, 
cataract; skin burn 
IR-C 300 GHz– 
100 THz 
Eye – corneal burn, 
cataract; heating of body 
surface 
Microwave 1–300 GHz Heating of body tissue 
Radio-frequency 
radiation 
100 kHz- 
1 GHz 
Heating of body tissue, 
raised body temperature 
Low-frequency 
RF 
<100 kHz Cumulation of charge on 
body surface; disturbance 
of nerve & muscle 
responses 
Static field 0Hz 
(technically 
static fields 
are not 
"radiation") 
Magnetic – 
vertigo/nausea; electric – 
charge on body surface 
Nature and extent of damages due to non ionizing radiation 
rely on various factors: 
 Energy of incident radiations. 
 Power density of the beam. 
 Source emission characteristic. 
 Length of exposure. 
 Environmental conditions. 
 The spatial orientation. 
 Biological characteristic of irradiated tissues. 
Lower frequency range: Its frequency lies between 300 
Hz to 1 MHz .In this range induction current may damage 
the performance of central nervous system. 
Intermediate frequency range: Its frequency lies between 
100 kHz to10 GHz. In this range when EMF is absorbed 
heat is generated. 
Upper frequency range: Its frequency lies between 10 
GHz to 300 GHz. In this range superficial tissues may get 
heated up. 
Biological effects that occur when tissues are heated up due 
to Radiofrequency radiations are called as thermal effects. 
Human body has efficient ways to adjust its temperature, 
however if exposure is extreme then body may be harmed. 
Various experiments have concluded that there might be 
biological effects at non-thermal exposure levels, but the 
substantiation for production of health hazards is 
incongruous and not proven [3-7] .The scientific 
community and international bodies suggested that more 
research is to be done for improving our knowledge in 
various areas. In the intervening time the consensus is that t 
no reliable and compelling scientific evidence exists for 
proving the harmful health effects caused by RF radiations 
[3-7]. 
Emissions and Exposure: 
Optical radiations 
If humans are being exposed to solar UV radiation for 
longer time then it results in acute and chronic health
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effects on the skin, eye and immune system. Acute effect 
includes 
 Sunburn 
 Tanning 
 Degenerative changes in cells, fibrous tissue and 
blood vessels causes premature skin ageing 
 Inflammatory reaction of the eye, for eg 
photokeratitis. 
Chronic effects include two major public health problems: 
skin cancers and cataract [8, 9]. 
III. CASE STUDIES 
Brain tumors 
Gliomas are most common type of brain tumors. Evidences 
exists for cancer which results from radiofrequency 
exposure that large number of people who used mobile 
phones regularly for ten or more years are at higher risk of 
having malignant glioma. [11,12,13,14,15,16].Hardell et 
al. [16] reported higher odds ratios in the 20–29-year-old 
group than other age ranges after more than 5 years of use 
of either analog or cordless phones. 
DNA damage 
Radio waves from mobile phones harm body cells and 
damage DNA under laboratory conditions, according to a 
study conducted by European Union Researchers. Both 
single and double stranded DNA damages have been stated 
by several researches conducted in different 
laboratories.These damages can cause mutations which can 
be inherited, or which can cause cancer, or both. Damage to 
DNA from RF mobile phone frequency at very low 
intensity has been established in many studies [10, 17–22]. 
Stress proteins 
Prolonged exposures to low intensities ELF and RF is that 
stress proteins (heat shock proteins) are created that signal a 
cell is being placed under physiological stress . 
Sleeping disorders and Cognitive impairment 
People who are chronically exposed to low-level wireless 
antenna emissions report symptoms such as problems in 
sleeping (insomnia), as well as other symptoms that include 
fatigue, headache, dizziness, grogginess, lack of 
concentration, memory problems, ringing in the ears 
(tinnitus),problems with balance and orientation, and 
difficulty inmulti-tasking [23-25]. In children, exposures to 
cell phone radiation have resulted in changes in brain 
oscillatory activity during some memory tasks [26,27]. 
Cognitive impairment, loss of mental concentration, 
distraction, speeded mental function but lowered accuracy, 
impaired judgment, delayed reaction time, spatial 
disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, headache, slower motor 
skills and reduced learning ability in children and adults 
have all been reported [28–32].These symptoms are more 
common among ―electro sensitive‖ individuals, although 
electro sensitivity has not been documented in double-blind 
tests of individual identifying themselves as being electro 
sensitive as compared to controls[33,34]. 
IV. MITIGATION MEASURES 
Radiation protection can be defined as the protection of 
people and the environment from the harmful effects of 
radiations, which includes both ionizing radiation and non 
ionizing radiation. We can adopt following measures to 
protect ourselves from wireless radiation:- 
i. Make your immune system stronger: 
We can strengthen our immune system by eating healthy, 
exercising, and taking extra supplements. This will 
minimize the damaging effects of EMR (electromagnetic 
radiation) and cell phone radiation exposure. Healthy eating 
and drinking lots of water will also allow for quicker repair 
of damage already done. 
ii. Shorten the time of exposure: 
If people are exposed to radiation source for short interval 
of time then less will be the absorbed dose. 
iii. Increase distance from radiation source: 
If people are at large distance from radiation source then 
less will be the absorbed dose. 
Fig3.Effect of radiation with respect to distance 
iv. Radiation shielding devices 
Shielding a radiation source can effectively reduce radiation 
exposure rate. Barriers of lead, concrete or water can stop 
radiation or reduce radiation intensity. Windows can be 
screened with one or different type of material which can 
reduce the incoming radiation by 98%. Walls and ceilings 
can be carefully painted with special carbon paint. One coat
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stops over 98% of the incoming microwave radiation. 
Personal protection - head nets can give you personal 
protection from pulsed microwaves in the home, garden, 
and out and about in your neighborhood. 
Fig4.Radiation Shielding devices 
V. CONCLUSION 
Wireless technologies have greater impact on our lives. 
They have made their way in schools, public places etc. 
Thus they help us effectively to communicate and 
collaborate .Despite of these advantages we should be 
aware of the possible risks. Radiation from the wireless 
technologies causes several short term and long term 
effects .Thus we should use it efficiently by adopting 
protective measures and using the wireless devices only 
when needed .Hence various steps should be adopted by the 
existing systems to particularly in places where children 
spend time for example schools ,gardens etc. 
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WIRELESS RADIATION: A THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH

  • 1. International Journal of Technical Research and Applications e-ISSN: 2320-8163, www.ijtra.com Volume 1, Issue 2 (may-june 2013), PP. 13-19 WIRELESS RADIATION: A THREAT TO 13 | P a g e HUMAN HEALTH Pragya Singh Department of civil engineering M M M Engineering College Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh -273010 Abstract-Worldwide revelation to the promising wireless technologies emits harmful radiations which may possess severe damage to human health. Communication devices like mobile phones, WI-FI, Bluetooth, WLAN, laptops, headphones, and cellular phones all use wireless technologies. Wireless networks emit radiation in the microwave frequency range. These radiations are invisible, elusive, and they enter and leave human body without their knowledge making it more threatening .The radiations whose wavelength are shorter than human cells enters the cell structure causing disruption to cells and therefore leading to many health hazards .This paper characterizes that radiations which are emitted from various wireless devices can be tremendously injurious, causing genetic damage, anxiety , suffocation , sleep disturbance, heart palpitation, migraine, tumour, memory loss, increase in blood pressure and waning of the immune system. The detrimental effect of the radiations can fabricate a broad range of physical symptoms. Some symptoms are seen within a short interval of time while others take several years to be shown. Long term exposure to radiation may also cause cancer. In this paper in addition to the adverse effects of the wireless radiations we are also providing the mitigation measures. Keywords: wireless, radiations, threat, health, hazards. I. INTRODUCTION Now a day’s most of the communications are done wirelessly. Wireless technology in several forms is an area of electronics which is being developed and has grown very fast. Wireless technology had made its way into homes and public spaces in the form of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wimax, Zigbee and more and more people are exposed to electromagnetic signals which pose significant danger to human health. Electromagnetic waves are defined as a form of energy that consist of vibrating electric and magnetic fields. Electric fields are produced by the forces of electric charges and when electric charges are in motion then magnetic fields are produced. Charged particles emit and absorb a form of energy i.e. electromagnetic radiations which exhibit wave like behavior as it travels through space. In vacuum, electromagnetic radiations propagates at the speed of light. Electromagnetic radiation is divided into two broad categories:- 1) Ionizing Radiation 2) Non-Ionizing Radiation Fig1. Electromagnetic Spectrum i. Ionizing Radiation Ionizing radiation is defined as radiation with sufficient energy so that when it interacts with an atom, it has tendency of removing tightly bound electrons from the orbit of an atom which causes the atom to become charged or ionized. It has more energy than non ionizing radiation which is adequate to cause chemical change by breaking the chemical bond. This effect is hazardous and may damage living tissue. Ultraviolet has shorter wavelength and have adequate energy to break chemical bonds. X-ray and gamma ray radiation have very short wavelengths and very high frequencies. The process in which an electron is given enough energy to break away from an atom is called ionization. As a result two charged particles or ions are formed i.e. the molecule with net positive charge, and the free electron with negative charge. Each ionization releases
  • 2. International Journal of Technical Research and Applications e-ISSN: 2320-8163, www.ijtra.com Volume 1, Issue 2 (may-june 2013), PP. 13-19 14 | P a g e energy that is absorbed by material which surrounds the ionized atom. The energy from one ionization has tendency to disrupt the chemical bond between two carbon atoms. Either directly or indirectly all ionizing radiations are capable of removing electrons from molecules. Three main types of ionizing radiations are as follows:-  Alpha particles :- It includes two protons and two neutrons  Beta particles:- They are essentially electrons  Gamma rays and Xrays: - They are photons. Sources of ionizing radiation: 1) Natural sources: - It includes solar radiation, cosmic rays and radiation on earth. 2) Medical sources: These radiations are generated by imaging tests Radiation therapy X-ray tubes. ii. Non Ionizing Radiation Non-ionizing radiation is defined as any type of electromagnetic radiation where there is inadequate energy to cause ionization. It lies at the long wavelength end of the electromagnetic spectrum. When it passes through the matter, it provides sufficient energy only for excitation i.e. the electron moves to a higher energy state for e.g. in a microwave oven radiation causes water molecules to vibrate faster which creates heat. It includes electric and magnetic fields, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet, and visible radiation. Extremely low frequency radiations consists of very long wavelengths and frequencies in the range of 100 hertz or less. Radiofrequencies have wavelengths in between 1 and 100 meter and frequencies in the range of 1 million to 100 million hertz. Microwaves have wavelengths that are about 1 hundredth of a meter long and have frequencies of about 10 billion hertz. Sources of Non Ionizing Radiation Non-Ionizing radiations are originated from different sources:  Natural origin for e.g. sunlight or lightning discharges etc.  Man made for e.g. in wireless communications, industrial, scientific and medical applications. NIR is divided into two main parts: Optical radiations:-These are located around visible light. Those radiations which have high energies are termed as UV radiation and those which have lower energies are called ad IR radiation. Electromagnetic Fields: - Microwave radiations are used in telecommunications, radar/satellite links, cell phones, microwave Ovens and TV transmitters. Radio Frequencies are used in radio communications, television sets etc. Extremely low-frequency (ELF) electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) are used in electrical machinery, home appliances, electric wiring, transformers etc. II. ADVERSE EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT WIRELESS RADIATIONS ON HUMAN HEALTH ARE EXPLAINED BELOW: Exposure to the electromagnetic radiations both ionizing and non ionizing discussed above poses substantial danger to human health. a) Biological effects caused due to ionizing radiations are as follows:- The biological effects due to ionizing radiations are divided into two parts:"Deterministic effects" and "Stochastic effects". i. Deterministic Effects As a result of several experiments it was revealed that severity of some effects on human beings will increase with increasing doses. There exists a level called as threshold. Below the threshold level these effects will be absent. Such kinds of effects are called as deterministic effects. Features of deterministic effects:  Damage depends on absorbed dose  Threshold exists Examples of deterministic effects Skin Effects: - It incorporates sunburn, tanning, burning of skin and skin cancer. Erythema occurs 1 to 24 hours after 2 Sv have been received. Breakdown of the skin surface occurs approximately four weeks after 15 Sv have been received. Cataracts: - Cataracts induced by ionizing radiation (e.g., X-rays and gamma rays) usually are observed in the posterior region of the lens, often in the form of a posterior
  • 3. International Journal of Technical Research and Applications e-ISSN: 2320-8163, www.ijtra.com Volume 1, Issue 2 (may-june 2013), PP. 13-19 15 | P a g e sub capsular cataract. Increasing the dose of ionizing radiation causes increasing pacification of the lens, which appears after a decreasing latency period [1]. Radiation sickness: - Radiation sickness (acute radiation syndrome) includes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea .All these fatalities can develop within hours or minutes of a radiation exposure. Infertility: - Exposure to large doses of ionizing radiation can affect the forming reproductive tracts of male and female embryos. Sterility occurs after 2.5 to 3.5 Gy have been received by the gonads. Loss of hair: - Due to excessive exposure of ionizing radiations hair looses rapidly. Fetal Effects: - Fetal death mostly occurs within first 2 weeks after conception. It involves cataracts, malformations, and mental and growth retardation. Fig2. Deterministic dose relationship Deterministic effects and dose relationship Severity of deterministic effects depends on dose. Above the threshold level effects will occur. The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) reveals that if the annual radiation doses to the lens of the eyes of radiation workers are restricted to 150 mSv then cataract may occur during his/her life assuming a working period of 50 years. For other major organs, the annual dose limits for preventing deterministic effects are as follows. Table1.Deterministic Effects Threshold for deterministic effects (Sv) Effects One single absorption (Sv) Prolong absorption (Sv-year) Testis Permanent infertility 3.5 - 6.0 2 Ovary permanent infertility 2.5 - 6.0 > 0.2 Lens of eyes milky of lens cataract 0.5 - 2.0 5.0 >0.1 > 0.15 Bone marrow Blood forming deficiency 0.5 > 0.4 (Source: 1990 Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP Publication No. 60)) ii. Stochastic effects Severity of stochastic effects does not depend on the absorbed dose. In some exposure conditions these effects may or may not occur. In these effects no threshold exists and the probability of having the effects is proportional to the dose absorbed. Features of stochastic effects:  Severity is independent of absorbed dose.  Threshold does not exist.  Probability of occurrence depends on absorbed dose. Example: radiation induced cancer, genetic effect. Stochastic effect of radiations does not have any thresholds and cancers or genetic modifications are caused due to these radiations which are not cured easily thus these effects have become a major subject of research in radiation protection. Cancer: - Cancer caused due to ionizing radiations are Lung cancer, Skin cancer, Thyroid cancer, Multiple myeloma, Breast cancer and Stomach cancer. Genetic effects:-These effects come into existence everlasting change either in a gene or in a chromosome carried by a germ cell in the reproductive organ of the body. Thus prolong exposure to ionizing radiations may result in gene mutation that causes birth defects which they inherit from forebears. Other effects include disabilities and illnesses including sac types of neurologic degeneration. b) Biological effects caused due to non ionizing radiations are as follows:- Biological effects occur after a modification is measured in biological system subsequent to the overture of certain kind of stimuli. A biological effect only becomes a safety hazard
  • 4. International Journal of Technical Research and Applications e-ISSN: 2320-8163, www.ijtra.com Volume 1, Issue 2 (may-june 2013), PP. 13-19 16 | P a g e when it ―causes detectable impairment of the health of the individual or of his or her offspring‖ [2]. Biological changes that can occur in an organism can be physiological, or behavioral. The interaction of NIR with tissues occurs through the production of heat. The vulnerability depends on the capability to infiltrate into human body and the absorbing features of various tissues. Several suspicions exists regarding the consequence of both acute and chronic exposure to several types of non ionizing radiations. Usually general public is anxious about the risk associated with Extremely Low Frequency, Radiofrequency and Microwave. Although the maximum risk to humans possibly occur from natural Ultraviolet radiation. Hazards due to optical radiation are mainly restricted to eye and skin. Risks due to optical radiations are divided into two groups:-  Thermal damage  Photochemical damage. Even though an ultraviolet radiation does not have sufficient energy to ionize atom, its single photon can rupture tissue by disrupting the bond inside DNA molecule and gives a everlasting risk of cancer. Visible light and infrared radiations pose threat only when multiple photons with high-intensity interact with each other. Biological effects that induces into human body is similar for both, however coherent light i.e. lasers are proficient and can produce higher irradiance which can heat tissues to temperature which produces hasty physical change. Table2.Non ionizing radiations Frequency Biological Effects UV 750–950 THz Eye–photochemical cataract; Skin-erythema, inc.pigmentation Visible light 385–750 THz Skin photoaging;eye photochemical & thermal retinal injury IR-A 215–385 THz Eye – thermal retinal injury, thermal cataract; skin burn IR-B 100–215 THz Eye – corneal burn, cataract; skin burn IR-C 300 GHz– 100 THz Eye – corneal burn, cataract; heating of body surface Microwave 1–300 GHz Heating of body tissue Radio-frequency radiation 100 kHz- 1 GHz Heating of body tissue, raised body temperature Low-frequency RF <100 kHz Cumulation of charge on body surface; disturbance of nerve & muscle responses Static field 0Hz (technically static fields are not "radiation") Magnetic – vertigo/nausea; electric – charge on body surface Nature and extent of damages due to non ionizing radiation rely on various factors:  Energy of incident radiations.  Power density of the beam.  Source emission characteristic.  Length of exposure.  Environmental conditions.  The spatial orientation.  Biological characteristic of irradiated tissues. Lower frequency range: Its frequency lies between 300 Hz to 1 MHz .In this range induction current may damage the performance of central nervous system. Intermediate frequency range: Its frequency lies between 100 kHz to10 GHz. In this range when EMF is absorbed heat is generated. Upper frequency range: Its frequency lies between 10 GHz to 300 GHz. In this range superficial tissues may get heated up. Biological effects that occur when tissues are heated up due to Radiofrequency radiations are called as thermal effects. Human body has efficient ways to adjust its temperature, however if exposure is extreme then body may be harmed. Various experiments have concluded that there might be biological effects at non-thermal exposure levels, but the substantiation for production of health hazards is incongruous and not proven [3-7] .The scientific community and international bodies suggested that more research is to be done for improving our knowledge in various areas. In the intervening time the consensus is that t no reliable and compelling scientific evidence exists for proving the harmful health effects caused by RF radiations [3-7]. Emissions and Exposure: Optical radiations If humans are being exposed to solar UV radiation for longer time then it results in acute and chronic health
  • 5. International Journal of Technical Research and Applications e-ISSN: 2320-8163, www.ijtra.com Volume 1, Issue 2 (may-june 2013), PP. 13-19 17 | P a g e effects on the skin, eye and immune system. Acute effect includes  Sunburn  Tanning  Degenerative changes in cells, fibrous tissue and blood vessels causes premature skin ageing  Inflammatory reaction of the eye, for eg photokeratitis. Chronic effects include two major public health problems: skin cancers and cataract [8, 9]. III. CASE STUDIES Brain tumors Gliomas are most common type of brain tumors. Evidences exists for cancer which results from radiofrequency exposure that large number of people who used mobile phones regularly for ten or more years are at higher risk of having malignant glioma. [11,12,13,14,15,16].Hardell et al. [16] reported higher odds ratios in the 20–29-year-old group than other age ranges after more than 5 years of use of either analog or cordless phones. DNA damage Radio waves from mobile phones harm body cells and damage DNA under laboratory conditions, according to a study conducted by European Union Researchers. Both single and double stranded DNA damages have been stated by several researches conducted in different laboratories.These damages can cause mutations which can be inherited, or which can cause cancer, or both. Damage to DNA from RF mobile phone frequency at very low intensity has been established in many studies [10, 17–22]. Stress proteins Prolonged exposures to low intensities ELF and RF is that stress proteins (heat shock proteins) are created that signal a cell is being placed under physiological stress . Sleeping disorders and Cognitive impairment People who are chronically exposed to low-level wireless antenna emissions report symptoms such as problems in sleeping (insomnia), as well as other symptoms that include fatigue, headache, dizziness, grogginess, lack of concentration, memory problems, ringing in the ears (tinnitus),problems with balance and orientation, and difficulty inmulti-tasking [23-25]. In children, exposures to cell phone radiation have resulted in changes in brain oscillatory activity during some memory tasks [26,27]. Cognitive impairment, loss of mental concentration, distraction, speeded mental function but lowered accuracy, impaired judgment, delayed reaction time, spatial disorientation, dizziness, fatigue, headache, slower motor skills and reduced learning ability in children and adults have all been reported [28–32].These symptoms are more common among ―electro sensitive‖ individuals, although electro sensitivity has not been documented in double-blind tests of individual identifying themselves as being electro sensitive as compared to controls[33,34]. IV. MITIGATION MEASURES Radiation protection can be defined as the protection of people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiations, which includes both ionizing radiation and non ionizing radiation. We can adopt following measures to protect ourselves from wireless radiation:- i. Make your immune system stronger: We can strengthen our immune system by eating healthy, exercising, and taking extra supplements. This will minimize the damaging effects of EMR (electromagnetic radiation) and cell phone radiation exposure. Healthy eating and drinking lots of water will also allow for quicker repair of damage already done. ii. Shorten the time of exposure: If people are exposed to radiation source for short interval of time then less will be the absorbed dose. iii. Increase distance from radiation source: If people are at large distance from radiation source then less will be the absorbed dose. Fig3.Effect of radiation with respect to distance iv. Radiation shielding devices Shielding a radiation source can effectively reduce radiation exposure rate. Barriers of lead, concrete or water can stop radiation or reduce radiation intensity. Windows can be screened with one or different type of material which can reduce the incoming radiation by 98%. Walls and ceilings can be carefully painted with special carbon paint. One coat
  • 6. International Journal of Technical Research and Applications e-ISSN: 2320-8163, www.ijtra.com Volume 1, Issue 2 (may-june 2013), PP. 13-19 18 | P a g e stops over 98% of the incoming microwave radiation. Personal protection - head nets can give you personal protection from pulsed microwaves in the home, garden, and out and about in your neighborhood. Fig4.Radiation Shielding devices V. CONCLUSION Wireless technologies have greater impact on our lives. They have made their way in schools, public places etc. Thus they help us effectively to communicate and collaborate .Despite of these advantages we should be aware of the possible risks. Radiation from the wireless technologies causes several short term and long term effects .Thus we should use it efficiently by adopting protective measures and using the wireless devices only when needed .Hence various steps should be adopted by the existing systems to particularly in places where children spend time for example schools ,gardens etc. VI. REFRENCES [1] Lipman RM, Tripathi BJ, Tripathi RC Cataracts induced by microwave and ionizing radiation. [2] International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. 1998. Guidelines for limiting exposure in time-varying electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields (up to 300GHz). Health Physics. 74: 494 522 [3] The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) Health Issues Related to the use of Hand-Held Radiotelephones and Base Station Transmitters. 1996 [4] Mobile Phones and Health Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones (The Stewart Report) 2000. National Radiological Protection Board, Oxford. http://www.iegmp.org.uk/report/text.htm [5] A Review of the Potential Health Risks of Radio-frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices. 1999. Royal Society of Canada, Ottawa.www.rsc.ca/english/RFreport.pdf [6] Ng K.H. 2003. Radiation, Mobile Phones, Base Stations and Your Health. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Kuala Lumpur. [7] O’Hagan J.B., Driscoll C.M.H. and Pearson A.J. 2003. Occupational Exposure to Optical Radiation in the Context of a Possible EU Proposal for a Directive on Optical Radiation, NRPB-W35. National Radiological Protection Board, Oxford. http://www.nrpb.org/publications/w_series_reports/2003 /nrpb_w35.htm [8] McKinlay A.F., Driscoll C.M.H., Meara J.R., Pearson A.J., Saunders R.D. and Stather J.W. 2002. Documents of the NRPB: 13 (3) Advice on Protection Against Ultraviolet Radiation. National Radiological Protection Board, Oxford. [9] REFLEX Program. Risk evaluation of potential environmental hazards from low frequency electromagnetic field exposure using sensitive in vitro methods. A project funded by the European Union under the programme Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources, Key Action 4 (2004). [10] C. Sage, D.O. Carpenter (Eds.), BioInitiative Working Group BioInitiative Report: A Rationale for a Biologically-based Public Exposure Standard for Electromagnetic Fields (ELF and RF), 2007.http://www.bioinitiative.org. [11] L. Hardell, C. Sage, Biological effect from electromagnetic field exposure and public exposure standards, Biomed. Pharmacother. 62 (2008) 104–109, doi: 10.1016/j.bipha.(2007)12.004. [12] L. Hardell, M. Carlberg, F. Söderqvist, K. Hansson Mild, Meta analysis of long-term mobile phone use and the association with brain tumours, Int. J. Oncol. 32 (2008) 1097–1103. [13] E. Cardis, Interphone Study Memo, International Agency for Cancer Research, October 2008. [14] A. Lahkola, T. Salminen, J. Raitanen, S. Heinavaara, M.J. Schoemaker,H.C. Christensen, M. Feychting, C. Johansen, L. Klaeboe,S. Lonn, A.J. Swerdlow, T. Tynes, A. Auvinen, Meningioma and mobile phone use—a collaborative case–control study in five North European countries, Int. J. Epidemiol. Adv. Access (August) (2008), doi:10.1093/ije/dyn155 [15] L. Hardell, M. Carlberg, K. Hansson Mild, Pooled analysis of two case–control studies on use of cellular and cordless telephones and the risk for malignant brain tumours diagnosed in 1997–2003, Int. Arch. Environ. Health 79 (2006) 630–639, doi: 10.1007/s00420-006- 00885. [16] International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection, Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz). Health Phys. 74(4) (1998) 494–522. http://www.icnirp.de. [17] Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE), Section 4.2 of ―IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposureto Radio Frequency
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