Professional paper

IMPACT OF WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES ON HUMAN HEALTH

Natalija Pejnović ; Hrvatski zavod za zaštitu zdravlja i sigurnost na radu, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

SUMMARY: This paper explores adverse impacts of wireless technologies on user health. A wide range of situations in which radiation may influence the user was investigated. Emphasis was placed on the adverse impact of non-ionizing radiation. Thermal and non-thermal effects of non-ionizing radiation were explained in accordance with the operating principle of wireless devices. It is necessary to implement appropriate forms of protection in order to eliminate health risks or reduce them to the lowest possible level.

Keywords

wireless technologies; non-ionizing radiation; work environment; health protection

Hrčak ID:

41049

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/41049

Publication date:

5.10.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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