Current thinking
The effects of radio waves or radiofrequency (RF) fields have been studied for more than 60 years. A great deal of research has been completed, and the findings have been regularly reviewed by government agencies, international health organisations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other scientific bodies. According to the WHO, electromagnetic fields are one of the best studied agents, making the body of scientific evidence robust and reliable.Periodic reviews consistently support the scientific conclusion that exposure to RF fields at or below the limits prescribed by international exposure standards such as the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and the WHO present no adverse effects to humans.
Since 1995, expert panels and government agencies have performed more than 110 reviews of the scientific evidence regarding health effects from RF exposure.
In May 2006, in Fact Sheet No. 304, the WHO concluded: “Considering the very low exposure levels and research results collected to date, there is no convincing scientific evidence that the weak RF signals from base stations and wireless networks cause adverse health effects.”
Nokia activities in research on mobile telephony and health
Nokia has funded or co-funded independent research on mobile telephony and health through the Mobile Manufacturers Forum. The research programs and projects which have been mainly funded jointly with governmental organisations and other industry fora are listed at MMF website.
Evidence from experts, regulatory authorities and government agencies
Since 1995, expert panels and government agencies have performed more than 110 reviews of the scientific evidence regarding health effects from RF exposure. The reviews consistently support the scientific conclusion that RF fields operated at levels below the limits prescribed by international exposure standards, and based on the recommendations of ICNIRP and the WHO, present no adverse effects to humans.