Pregledni rad

https://doi.org/10.46419/vs.56.3.6

Effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation with a focus on haematology parameters: a brief review and future research needs

Nikolino Žura ; Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, University of Applied Health Sciences Zagreb, Croatia
Ivona Žura Žaja ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia *
Porin Perić ; Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Krešimir Malarić ; Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Suzana Milinković Tur ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Nina Poljičak Milas ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Vladimira Rimac ; Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, Croatia
Jadranka Pejaković Hlede ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Sandra Kunštek ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Marko Pećin ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia
Marinko Vilić ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Zagreb, Croatia

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

The use of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) has steadily increased since the 1950s. RF-EMR is used in medicine, industry, household appliances, security and navigation, and especially in wireless elecommunications and animal husbandry. The widespread use of RF-EMR, especially with the introduction of 5G networks, raises concerns about potential adverse effects on human and animal health. The effects and mechanisms of RF-EMR impacts of 5G network frequencies on human and animal health are still unknown or
poorly understood. Current research findings include the biological effects of RF-EMR on genotoxicity, cell proliferation, gene expression, cell signalling, cell membrane function, and the function of immune, ematopoietic, and reproductive systems. Exposure of humans and laboratory animals to RF-EMR emitted from cell phones and many other electronic devices of 4G and older technologies has been shown to have detrimental effects on blood cells and to cause changes in the complete blood count. This depends on the type of organisms exposed, sources,
frequency, electric field level and duration of exposure. There is sparse data in the available literature on the effects of RF-EMR on haematology indicators and erythrocyte morphometry in domestic animals. Therefore, the aim of this scientific review is to highlight the effects of RF-EMR on haematology indicators, erythrocyte morphometry, and platelet activation in humans and animals, taking into account the findings on the effects of 5G electromagnetic radiation on these indicators. Considering the ubiquitous electromagnetic pollution, it is important to gain knowledge about the effects of RF-EMR on human and animal health. In addition, it is necessary to determine the effects following in vitro exposure of blood to RF-EMR, especially due to the storage and use of blood and blood products in transfusion medicine.

Ključne riječi

radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation; biological effects; complete blood count; erythrocyte morphometry; platelet activation

Hrčak ID:

320049

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/320049

Datum izdavanja:

3.11.2024.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

Posjeta: 176 *