Telecommunication networks have come a long way since the introduction of the now-defunct 1G technology, which only supported voice calls. The evolution has brought us to the era of 5G with its high-speed data transfers. However, this advancement has also raised concerns about potential health effects, particularly in relation to 5G, due to the higher number of transmission towers required.
There is ongoing debate about the severity of these risks and the potential health hazards associated with 5G. John Bucher, a senior scientist at the National Toxicology Program and co-author of a study on this topic, emphasizes that the exposures used in the studies cannot be directly compared to the exposure experienced by humans when using a cellphone. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the causal relationship between 5G and health risks, concerns persist.
While 2G, 3G, and 4G networks transmit radio frequency and microwave radiation, 5G operates on millimeter wave technology, which facilitates faster signal transmission through its higher frequency. However, the health effects of millimeter wave radiation remain largely unknown due to a lack of government-funded studies.
Magda Havas, an emerita professor with a doctorate in environmental toxicology and a signatory of an EU moratorium, has expressed concerns about the rollout of 5G. She highlights that although 5G’s millimeter waves may not penetrate the body, they can still be absorbed by the skin. Havas draws an analogy to ultraviolet lights, which do not penetrate the body but can lead to skin melanomas.
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