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Electromagnetic pollution and our health

Elektromanyetik kirlilik ve sağlığımız

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158–161
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In this study, the sources and the effects of EM fields along with the studies performed in Gazi Biophysics are summarized, and Gazi Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Center (GNRK), the first scientific center founded to measure EM fields, is introduced.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Electromagnetic (EM) fields are generated by several natural and man-made sources.
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Key Findings & Data:Part of the electromagnetic spectrum called Radiofrequency (RF; 10 kHz – 300 GHz) is used in communications, mobile phones, radio and television broadcasts, etc.
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Abstract

Electromagnetic (EM) fields are generated by several natural and man-made sources. Part of the electromagnetic spectrum called Radiofrequency (RF; 10 kHz – 300 GHz) is used in communications, mobile phones, radio and television broadcasts, etc. Extremely Low Frequency (ELF; 0 - 300 Hz) region of the spectrum is radiated by transformers, high power lines, household or working area appliances, and by the electrical goods. The use of electromagnetic waves increases due to the technological improvements, therefore, people are exposed to high levels of electromagnetic fields in their daily lives. The health priority of public concerns occurred about the mobile phones, base stations and wireless technologies. Furthermore, the sensitivity of the public is increasing on their adverse effects on the human health. The biological and health effects of EM radiation have been investigated for more than 25 years in Biophysics Department at Gazi University. In this study, the sources and the effects of EM fields along with the studies performed in Gazi Biophysics are summarized, and Gazi Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection Center (GNRK), the first scientific center founded to measure EM fields, is introduced.

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Elektromanyetik (EM) alanlar birçok doğal ya da insan yapımı kaynak tarafından yayılmaktadır. Radyo Frekans (RF; 10 kHz-300 GHz) bölgesinde yer alan elektromanyetik dalgalar iletişimde, cep telefonlarında, baz istasyonlarında, radyo ve televizyon yayınlarında v.s. kullanılmaktadır. Oldukça Düşük Frekans (ELF; 0-300 Hz) bölgesi ise trafo, yüksek gerilim hatları, ev ve iş yerlerinde kullanılan ve elektrikle beslenen sistemler tarafından üretilmektedir. Teknolojideki gelişmelerin sonucu olarak elektromanyetik dalgaların kullanımı her geçen gün artmakta ve günlük yaşamda doğada bulunanın çok üstündeki seviyelerde elektromanyetik dalgalara maruz kalınmaktadır. Son yıllarda yaygın olarak kullanılmaya başlanan cep telefonları, baz istasyonları ve kablosuz iletişim kaynaklı elektromanyetik alanların insan sağlığına etkileri konusunda kamuoyunun duyarlılığı artmaktadır. Gazi Üniversitesi Biyofizik Anabilim Dalı 25 yılı aşkın süredir (EM) alanların sağlık ve biyolojik etkilerini araştırmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, doğal ve yapay EM alan kaynakları ve bu alanların etkileri ile Gazi Biyofizik’in bu alandaki çalışmaları özetlenerek; Türkiye’de bu alanların ölçümü amacıyla kurulmuş ilk merkez olan Gazi Non-İyonizan Radyasyondan Korunma Merkezi (GNRK) tanıtılmaktadır.

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SEYHAN, N. (2010). Electromagnetic pollution and our health. Nöropsikiyatri Arşivi, Cilt: 47 - Sayı: 2, 158–161. https://ajindex.com/articles/292725

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