If you've ever walked through a town and spotted tiny 5G cell towers placed on poles for street lighting. They appear like tiny boxes however, they're actually transmitting wireless signals from mobile providers to your phone.
These smaller towers are replacing larger specially-designed cell towers. Although they're not as visible however, they could cause issues for users.
It is the of the FCC's Radiation Exposure Thresholds
The FCC's Radiation Exposure Thresholds establish the safe distance that one can expose to electromagnetic radiation from wireless devices. The exposure limits are based upon scientific research that show that RF energy can cause harm to health.
The absorption rate specific (SAR) is an indication of the radiofrequency energy absorption by tissues. It's typically 1.6 Watts per kilogram calculated over one kilogram of tissue.
But, since 5g operates at higher frequencies this could be able to cause greater energy intensity on the skin and other directly-exposed body parts. This can lead to a wide range of possible harms, like the appearance of skin conditions such as dermatitis, cataracts, and skin cancer.
Due to the possible negative effects of 5G radiation, PSU has chosen to create a general limits on power density, which is 4mW/cm2 measured across 1 centimeter, but not to exceed 30 minutes for all 5G services running at 3000 GHz. This localized limit is consistent with the highest SAR that is spatially averaged at 1.6 W/kg, which is averaged over 1 5 grams of body tissue, at 6 GHz.
The FCC's Maximum Exposure Thresholds
If you've ever operated a cell phone, you're probably aware that a safe location from the tower is around 400 meters. This is because the power of transmission from the cell tower is significantly increased the further away you are from it.
While it sounds like a good idea however, those living close to towers could be more susceptible to health problems. For example, a study from 2014 in India discovered that people who lived within 50m of cell towers had significantly more health complaints than those who lived farther distance from them.
However, this study also revealed that those who relocated to areas further away from cell towers experienced their symptoms improve within a few days. Studies have also revealed that exposure to high amounts of electromagnetic field radiofrequency (EMFs) can lead to brain tumors, cancers as well as other health issues.
This is because RF radiation, which is used in wireless communications, may penetrate the body's outer layer of skin. This is important to understand since the skin functions as a protective barrier against injuries caused by mechanical forces, infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms and infiltration of toxic substances. The skin is the biggest organ of the human body, and is accountable for protecting other organs.
The FCC's Minimum Exposure Thresholds
The FCC's Minimum Exposition Thresholds depend on numerous assumptions that aren't supported by scientific evidence. They include the false belief that exposures to RF radiation are safe due to minimal radiation penetration in the human body (i.e., tissue heating).
5g radiation does not take into account the more extensive penetration of ELF parts of modulated RF signals and the consequences of short bursts of heat from pulsed RF waves. These theories are not compatible with current understanding of the biological effects of RF radiation. Therefore, they should not be considered for health protection exposure standards.
Additionally, the ICNIRP and FCC limit their limit of exposure to the local SARs that are based on the peak frequency of absorption (psSAR) that is an inadequate dosimetric tool to assess the amount of exposure to RF radiation. Particularly cell phone radiation is not accurate when frequencies exceed 6 GHz. In addition, psSAR is not been tested for RF radiation exposed to other environmental agents , such as sunlight. In the event of interactions, RF radiations with different environmental agents could result in antagonistic or synergistic effects. This can lead to an increased risk of negative health adverse effects. For instance, exposure to RF radiation along with exposure to sunlight can increase the risk of skin cancer, and may also exacerbate other skin diseases such as acne.