Are Cell Phone Towers Harming You?

Wireless communication is one of the greatest technological achievements in the history of mankind.  While this technology has certainly improved our lives in many ways, is this modern convenience also coming at a price? The companies erecting these towers insist that they are safe, but independent scientists have been questioning the safety of the microwave frequency radiation being emitted by these towers for decades.  The current public safety levels of this non-ionizing, electromagnetic radiation is primarily based on short-term, limited-exposure, industry-funded studies, which don't allow sufficient time for the biological changes to manifest.  However, these biological effects have been consistently demonstrated by thousands of studies from independent scientists around the world.  These effects include damage to DNA, increased permeability of the blood-brain barrier, increased oxidative stress leading to premature aging, sleep disturbance, and infertility.

This non-ionizing radiation was, in fact, classified as a possible carcinogen in 2011 by the World Health Organization (WHO).  However, more recent studies have prompted hundreds of scientists to encourage the WHO to upgrade this classification to a probable carcinogen.  According to Professor Dariusz Lesczynski from Finland, "the current available scientific evidence from epidemiology and animal studies is sufficient to upgrade the carcinogenicity of cell phone radiation from possible carcinogen (Group 2B) to probable carcinogen (Group 2A)."

In July 2016, the European Academy of Environmental Medicine published exposure limits for non-ionizing radiation, as emitted by all wireless devices, including cell phone towers (see chart to left).  The daytime limit from 4G cell phone towers is 100 microwatts/m2 for less than 4 hours per day.  The nightime exposure limit is 10 microwatts/m2.

These safe levels are far-exceeded by cell phone towers, even from a distance of half a kilometer. With the aid of an RF/Microwave Meter from EMF Solutions, I have personally measured levels in excess of 250 microwatts/m2 while standing 500 meters downhill from a cell phone tower.  This radiation increases exponentially as you approach the tower.

The effects of this radiation are subtle, yet slowly harmful, leading to effects that few people will realize are even related.  Many people are experiencing the effects, but have not yet made the connection with the radiation being emitted by their cell phone, Wi-Fi transmitters, or cell phone tower near their home or work.  In a review of 10 studies, which specifically evaluated the health impact of cell phone towers, researchers "reported increased prevalence of adverse neurobehavioral symptoms or cancer in populations living at distances less than 500 meters from base stations." Furthermore, they state that "None of the studies reported exposure above accepted international guidelines, suggesting that current guidelines may be inadequate in protecting the health of human populations."

Sadly, as we've seen time and time again in modern history with various environmental toxins, including asbestos, lead, pesticides, and smoking, millions of people must first develop severe and fatal illnesses before government takes action to protect the public, rather than corporate financial interests.

In my professional opinion,  prolonged electromagnetic radiation is definitely harmful to humans, and the most harmful source of this radiation is a cell phone tower within 500 meters of your home or work, as it is always radiating, exposes the entire body, and the exposure levels are out of your control.  As no independent, long-term studies have been performed to prove the absolute safety of this prolonged and consistent exposure, we are all part of what neuro-oncologist, Dr. Leif Salford, calls "the largest biological experiment in the history of mankind."  The effects of of this prolonged radiation will only be evident in decades from now.

I encourage you to research this important issue and decide for yourself.  The following website is an excellent place to start:  http://ehtrust.org/science/cell-towers-and-cell-antennae/

- by Dr. Shailen J. Nana

This chart from a survey clearly shows a direct correlation with distance
from the cell phone tower and symptoms, with the most common being
fatigue, sleep disturbance, headaches, feeling of discomfort,
concentration difficulty, depression, and memory loss.
For more information: http://www.cellphonetaskforce.org/?page_id=542

Please see my previous articles relating to the health effects of mobile phones and Wi-Fi:
Possible Dangers Of Cell Phones
Cell Phones Can Cause Cancer
Are Cell Phones Killing Us Slowly?
How Cell Phones and WiFi Harm Your Brain
Limit Your Electro-Smog Exposure
Videos Showing Wireless Radiation Effects
Cell Phone Safety Tips from AAP