Effects of 900 MHz Electromagnetic Fields Emitted by Cellular Phone on Total Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels of Plasma in Syrian Hamsters ( mesocricetus auratus )

Abstract

In this study, the effects of exposure to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field (EMF) on plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levelsof adult male Syrian hamsters were evaluated. Seventy two hamsters were used in three independent groups, 24 of which served as controls (without exposure to stress and EMF), 24 of which were exposed to a 900 MHz EMF for 10 days and 24 of which were exposed to a 900 MHz EMF for 50 days. The exposures were performed 1 h/d to a 900 MHz EMF emitted by cellular phones. Levels of total cholesterol and triglyceride in plasma samples were measured. We found significant differences for concentrations of cholesterol (p