Medical Aspects of Exposure to Radiofrequency Radiation Including Microwaves

The problems of radiofrequency radiation can be divided into three parts: (1) the extrinsic energy from the power density; (2) the intrinsic quantum energy of the photons; and (3) the specific response to extremely low frequencies. Thermal response is a function of the power density, and is responsible for teratogenic and other somatic changes. Mutagenesis and carcinogenesis are functions of the quantum energy inherent in the photons; it is not until the ultraviolet portion of the spectrum is reached that the photons develop enough eVs to cause irreparable damage to molecules. Other effects have been related to extremely low frequency modulations of the carrier waves. At the present exposure levels of radiofrequency radiation (including microwaves) to which the general public is exposed, there is not the slightest evidence of any decrease in longevity or any increase in cancer rates or congenital defects. In contrast, with ionizing radiation at any level, there is little question that any increase will result in a statistically measurable increase in mortality.