EMF radiation. Everything you need to know, explained.

Definition

Electromagnetic radiation is produced by the variation of current in a conductor, which in turn produces an oscillating electric and magnetic field, propagating in any medium. It is usually called EMF from the acronym in English for "Electromagnetic Field".

EMF includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays, gamma rays, etc.

Types of radiation

Depending on the frequency of oscillation of the electromagnetic field (the number of times it changes polarity and/or value per second), EMF radiation is classified into two large groups: Ionizing Radiation and Non-Ionizing Radiation .

From the field of official science, understood as a dogmatic and imposing institution and not based on evidence or independent studies, it is stated that ionizing radiation has the capacity to remove electrons from atoms, including those of our DNA and cells, which has led to the recognition of the damage it causes. Within this category are, among others, X-ray and Gamma radiation.

However, even in 2024, both in the medical field and in other institutional scientific sectors, students, future physicians and professionals are still taught that "non-ionizing radiation does not have sufficient energy to remove electrons from cells or DNA, and therefore does not cause harm."

In my case, with a background in Industrial Engineering and specialization in Electronics, I have observed that these programs do not address or even mention the dangers of non-ionizing radiation, despite abundant evidence and studies showing that the greater the exposure, both in intensity and frequency, the greater the negative impact on health. This damage is observable, demonstrable and reproducible, thus complying with the principles of the scientific method.

Confirmed deaths

Let us remember that we are electrical beings. Our cells, heart, brain, nervous system... function through electrical impulses.
In fact, in the 19th century, in 1887, Willem Einthoven invented the electrocardiogram and 37 years later Hans Berger invented the electroencephalogram. Both tests are widely used today to measure the electrical impulses of the heart and our brain respectively.

An example is the case of Samuel Yannon, who died in 1974. His death was officially recognized by the United States Government as a result of damage caused by exposure to microwaves in his work environment.

Samuel Yannon was a telephone technician and soon after starting work, he developed health problems. He was concerned that the cause might be the environment in which he worked, with its high levels of non-ionising electromagnetic radiation.

As he continued to be exposed to this damage, his condition worsened: loss of vision, hearing, premature senility, and finally he lost half his weight until his death.

The courts agreed that the microwave environment was the cause of Samuel Yannon's death, and awarded his widow a modest cash settlement.

Remember that in 1974, the United States had no laws limiting the power of electromagnetic radiation, even in the workplace or home. However, the Soviet Union already required that microwave energy not exceed ten microwatts per square centimeter in the normal workplace.

This case highlighted the health damage and harm in environments with exposure to non-ionizing radiation.

There are several reported cases of deaths from putting the head in a microwave.
The idea has been conveyed by the media, institutions and health professionals that these appliances are safe and that non-ionising radiation does not represent a significant danger to health. Although irrational for most, some people came to completely trust this official information, to the point of using the microwave as a substitute for a hair dryer when it was found to be broken.
Despite brief exposure, high levels of radiation caused internal bleeding that resulted in death hours later.

It was because of cases like these and the risks associated with direct exposure to microwaves that it became mandatory to include safety mechanisms in microwave ovens. These devices must have a system that prevents them from operating unless the door is completely closed, ensuring that no microwaves are released during use.

As an example in the European Union, this type of regulation is covered under the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU).

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