Cell phone users, parentstobe, young children and pregnant women are said to be at particular risk. Bioinitiative report 2007 10 precautionary reference value for very low radar exposure according to testing specialist wolfgang kessel germany intermittent exposure. It is produced by a grouping of scientists from around the world and edited by david carpenter and cindy sage from the usa. Reviewed by 29 independent scientists and health experts. The bioinitiative work group is a large group of professionals with an interest and indepth knowledge of the health effects of electronic pollution. September 18, 2007 bioinitiative report complete we have had requests for a copy of the report in a single file. Indoor significant concern building biology guidelines for sleeping areas sbm2008 17 seletun consensus statement 2010 10. The precautionary principle in the context of mobile phone. The bioinitiative report was first posted in august 2007. Note 3 the bioinitiative report recommendations are from the 2007 bioinitiative report. The bioinitiative report was prepared by more than a dozen worldrecognized experts in science and public. Research and sources listings for tech wellness articles. The bioinitiative report 2012 a rationale for biologicallybased public exposure standards for electromagnetic fields elf and rf read the report who we are the bioinitiative 2012 report has been prepared by 29 authors from ten countries, ten holding medical degrees mds, 21 phds, and three msc, ma.
Dec 29, 2007 the bioinitiative report is available on line at. It was prepared by a group of 29 individuals, most of them scientists who have long held. Status of report and authorship ad hoc bioinitiative working. Status of report and authorship ad hoc bioinitiative working group funding not indicated, but probably in part by the company of one of the two editors sage. It still has a significant international viewing audience. Precisely because of this, the bioinitiative report presents a solid scientific and public health policy assessment that is evidencebased. Overview of scientific assessments of research on elf emf. A new report raising concerns about the effects of electromagnetic fields emf on human health calls for tougher safety standards to regulate radiation from mobile phones, power lines and many other sources of exposure in daily life. Researchers report headaches, concentration difficulties and behavioral problems in children and adolescents. This was entitled the bioinitiative report, a web document dated august 31, 2007. Bioinitiative report 2007 electromagnetic radiation. Bioinitiative report 2007 2012 an international working group of leading scientists, researchers and public health policy professionalsis bringing scientific concerns about the radiation to light. Childhood leukemiathere is little doubt that exposure to elf causes childhood leukemiachildren who have leukemia and are in recovery have poorer survival rates if their elf exposure at home or where they are recovering is between 1mg and 2 mg in one study. The new report by the bioinitiative working group 2012 says that evidence for risks to health has substantially increased since 2007 from electromagnetic fields and wireless technologies radiofrequency radiation.
This is a landmark educational document on the science of emr bioeffects that we emphasize in our visits to congressional offices and in our interactions with other public. The scope of the bioinitiative 2012 report the 1479page bioinitiative 2012 report considers the content and implications of about 1800 new studies since the last bioinitiative report was published in 2007. Review of the bioinitiative report in 2007 a group of interested individuals collated a series of views on the nonionising radiation health debate. Several conclusions were reached from the bioinitiative report 2012, including health effects caused by exposures to cell towers, wifi, emf, rfr and more. Overview of scientific assessments of research on elf emf and health, and epidemiologic studies, 2007 2015. Letter to the rfiawg dated january 24, 2007 and signed. Anecdotally, many individuals have reported hypersensitivity and other health.
The bioinitiative report was been prepared by more than a dozen world recognized experts in science and public health. Australian centre for radiofrequency bioeffects research acrbr. Bioinitiative report 2007 precautionary action level. Some information can be found in the bioinitiative report, section 8 2007 and in johansson 2009. The latest bioinitiative report released in december 2012 was put together by 29 authors from 10 different countries. Conclusions of the bioinitiative report michael kundi. Radiation risk from everyday devices assessed european. A rationale for a biologicallybased public exposure standard for electromagnetic fields go to. The bioinitiative 2012 report has been prepared by 29 authors from ten. Cora description of the bioinitiative report 2007 1. Biological effects from rf radiation at lowintensity.
Examination of 1800 new studies done in the past 5 years on the health risks of rfemf. The bioinitiative report is an internationally acclaimed scientific and public health report on potential health risks of electromagnetic fields and radiofrequencymicrowave radiation. This group, consisting mainly of emf scientists, was convened on an ad hoc basis to conduct an independent examination of emf health risk. The report covers both the extremely low frequency elf. Bioinitiative report, 2007 edition jrs eco wireless. Professor olle johansson for the bioiniative working group viii. It is an update to the first report published in 2007. The bioinitiative report states that it is an examination of the controversial health. The bioinitiative report was published in august 2007. The bioinitiative report presents a series of views that argue for a change in public. In 2007 a group of interested individuals collated a series of views on the non ionising radiation health debate.
This massive 1479 page report contains 28 sections, incorporating in toto the original 2007 version together with new sections. The bioinitiative report was prepared by more than a. Australian centre for radiofrequency bioeffects research. Wifi, cellphone, smart meters and more microwave hazards biological effects and studies on how rf emf effects our bodies emf and radio frequency recommended exposure level emf protection. Emf health effects study released bioinitiative report 2012 highlights new studies linking emf and radio frequency rf radiation health problems. This report is the product of an international research and public policy initiative to give an. August 31, 2007 bioinitiative report pdfdownload siehe kasten. Bioinitiative working group has joined together to document the information that must be considered in the international debate about the adequacy or inadequacy of existing public exposure standards. Rapporten publicerades online 31 augusti 2007, utan foregaende refereegranskning och pa eget initiativ av en grupp av 14 forskare, researchers och. Bioinitiative report citations national environmental society. Public health professors from national taiwan university were comparing bioinitiative report. Some information can be found in the bioinitiative report, section 7 2007. National environmental society national environmental society. In 2007, the bioinitiative working group, an international collaboration of prestigious scientists and public health experts from columbia university.
Carpenter analyzes 1800 studies published between 2007 2012. A report by 29 independent scientists and health experts from around the world about possible risks from wireless technologies and electromagnetic fields. A rationale for a biologicallybased public exposure standard for electromagnetic fields elf and rf, 21 sections, august 31, 2007. When there are serious health problems such as cancer, lyme disease, chronic fatigue or autoimmune disorders, we often try to reduce longterm exposures to 0.
All mcps rf exposures from ap devices are well below the fcc regulatory limit. A rationale for a biologicallybased exposure standard. The bioinitiative 2012 report will be published at. The 2007 edition of the bioinitiative report was written by a relatively small group of scientists, lobbyists, and promoters, whose work is not recognized according to established scientific standards. The bioinitiative report is available on line at from emr and health dec 2007, vol 3 no 4 about the author lyn mclean is a consumer advocate, author and educator and has been monitoring and writing on the subject of electromagnetic radiation emr for over 20 years. A rationale for a biologicallybased public exposure. Dec 18, 2008 the acrbr perspective on the bioinitiative report in 2007 a group of interested individuals collated a series of views on the nonionising radiation health debate. Table 11bioinitiative report overall conclusions overall summary of conclusions continued the scenihr report 2007 states that for breast cancer and cardiovascular disease, recent research has indicated that an association with emf is unlikely. This was entitled the bioinitiative report 1, a web document dated august 31, 2007. The bioinitiative working group report a report assessing research on the potential health effects of exposure to electric and magnetic fields emf was recently issued by the bioinitiative working group. The bioinitiative working group report in 2007 the bioinitiative working group issued a report on their assessment of the research on possible health effects from exposure to electric and magnetic fields emf. Cindy sage, who wrote the introduction, is not a scientist. The report covers both the extremely low frequency elf emf associated with electric power and radiofrequency.
The2007 2012 bioinitiative report, concludes that the existing standards for public safety are completely inadequate to protect your health. A report published on 31 august 2007 is playing an increasingly prominent role in the debate on electromagnetic fields and health. Emf health effects study released bioinitiative report 2012. The bioinitiative report 2012 a rationale for biologicallybased public exposure standards for electromagnetic fields elf and rf read the report who we are the bioinitiative 2012 report has been prepared by 29 authors from ten countries, ten holding. A rationale for a biologicallybased public exposure standard for electromagnetic fields was compiled by the bioinitiative working. Frequency fields, 2007 however, it is not recommendedthat the limit values in exposure guidelines.
Conclusions of the bioinitiative report michael kundi medical university of vienna. The organizing committee thanks the participants of the bioinitiative working group for their integrity and intellectual courage in dealing with this controversial and important topic. Bioinitiative report citations national environmental. Index wireless radio frequency rf emf research and studies and recommendations. Acrbr position statement on bioinitiative report pdf. The bioinitiative report presents a series of views that argue for a change in public exposure standards, but which. Sep 17, 2007 a new report raising concerns about the effects of electromagnetic fields emf on human health calls for tougher safety standards to regulate radiation from mobile phones, power lines and many other sources of exposure in daily life. Enter the bioinitiative report bir the latest 2012 version was released on the bioinitiative website early in january 20. The editors of the 2012 bioinitiative report do state that, as in 2007, a larger number of studies show effects at the 50 100 nanowatt level, so from the perspective of emf services that would seem to represent a more realistic reference point given our current state of knowledge. Conclusions both human and animal studies report large immunological changes with. Support of the bioinitiative report the emr policy institute provided staff support to publicize the release of the report of the bioinitiative working group in august 2007. The european communitys evolving precautionary principlecomparisons with the united states and ramifications for doha round trade negotiations.
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