The origins of U.S. safety standards for microwave radiation.

PAPER pubmed Science (New York, N.Y.) 1980 Policy / standards Effect: unclear Evidence: Insufficient

Read original paper → DOI: 10.1126/science.6990492 PMID: 6990492 Evidence Lab

Abstract

An analysis is made of the scientific research and values influencing the policy decisions that led to the adoption of the 1966 U.S. standard for exposure to microwave radiation. This analysis is used as a tool for understanding the problems faced by those who set standards. An effort is made to unravel the complex motivations that lay behind the adoption of the microwave standard. Based on the past record, it is suggested that standard setting remain distinct from basic scientific research and that adversary procedures be used only as a last resort in seeking consensus over a proposed standard.

AI evidence extraction

At a glance

Study type

Policy / standards

Effect direction

unclear

Population

—

Sample size

—

Exposure

microwave

Evidence strength

Insufficient

Confidence: 74% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

The article analyzes scientific research and values that influenced policy decisions leading to adoption of the 1966 U.S. standard for microwave radiation exposure. It suggests standard setting should remain distinct from basic scientific research and that adversary procedures be used only as a last resort when seeking consensus on a proposed standard.

Outcomes measured

U.S. safety standard adoption (1966)
Policy decision-making for microwave radiation exposure limits
Standard-setting process and motivations

Limitations

No specific exposure metrics (frequency, SAR, duration) are provided in the abstract
No health outcomes or quantitative effects are reported in the abstract

Suggested hubs

who-icnirp (0.32)
Discusses origins and process of setting microwave radiation exposure standards (relevant to international/national guideline-setting context).

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