[Electromagnetic radiation in the radiofrequency range: radiation safety].

PAPER pubmed Kosmicheskaia biologiia i aviakosmicheskaia meditsina 1986 Policy / standards Effect: unclear Evidence: Insufficient

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Abstract

Existing safety standards for electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency range, including microwave radiation, adopted in the USSR, Great Britain, Poland, Czechoslovakia, USA, Canada, FRG and recommended by IRPA/INIRC are described. It is proposed to use the value 0.4 W/kg as the basic value of an absorbed dose rate which corresponds to the energy flux density 100 W/m2 for frequencies over 2 GHz. The concepts of an effective dose rate and effective dose are discussed. Various questions of how to provide safety of those working with electromagnetic radiations are considered.

AI evidence extraction

At a glance

Study type

Policy / standards

Effect direction

unclear

Population

Workers working with electromagnetic radiations

Sample size

—

Exposure

RF occupational · 0.4 W/kg

Evidence strength

Insufficient

Confidence: 74% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper describes existing radiofrequency (including microwave) electromagnetic radiation safety standards from multiple countries and IRPA/INIRC recommendations. It proposes using 0.4 W/kg as a basic absorbed dose rate value, corresponding to an energy flux density of 100 W/m2 for frequencies over 2 GHz, and discusses concepts of effective dose rate/effective dose and occupational safety questions.

Outcomes measured

radiation safety standards
absorbed dose rate (SAR) proposal
energy flux density threshold
occupational safety considerations

Limitations

No health outcomes or risk estimates are reported in the abstract.
No study design details, methods, or data sources are provided in the abstract.
No quantitative comparison of standards beyond the proposed basic value is described.

Suggested hubs

occupational-exposure (0.86)
Discusses safety for those working with electromagnetic radiations.
who-icnirp (0.55)
Mentions IRPA/INIRC recommendations related to international exposure guidance.

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    },
    "population": "Workers working with electromagnetic radiations",
    "sample_size": null,
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    "effect_direction": "unclear",
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