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elkface
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A week or so ago, my high school physics teacher sent us all summer work - we have to write an article explaining the processes by which electromagnetic fields (particularly low frequency electromagnetic fields) could effect the human body. Since then, I have been wading through the large wealth of information this subject has to offer (though I am afraid I have virtually no access to a good library or source of books on the subject offline).
I feel I have gathered all the information necessary regarding what processes may come as a result of exposure to low-freq. EMFs*, but I am not completely sure about how it all works (which was supposed to be the focus of the article).
Here are my problematic points:
Any other info on "how it all works" would help. Also, I know the info is out there somewhere. If you have an internet source that may clarify these questions (and anything else that you think I may need, eg. If you think I might have missed a certain point), do not hesitate to post it; I need all the help I can get :D.
Finally, our teacher threw this on us last minute, and I presume that I may be confused in some aspects of the issue. If any of my above statements seems incorrect to you, please point them out - it'll save me a lot of trouble later.
Thanks for taking the time to wade through the requests of yet another high-schooler.
-elkface
*"Appendix":
EMF = Electromagnetic Field
RF = Radio Frequency
WHO = World Health Organization
I feel I have gathered all the information necessary regarding what processes may come as a result of exposure to low-freq. EMFs*, but I am not completely sure about how it all works (which was supposed to be the focus of the article).
Here are my problematic points:
- Electromagnetic fields can induce currents within the body due to the process of electromagnetic induction. it seems quite simple to me, but I can not find this clearly stated in any of my sources (most of which include statements made by the WHO* and other health organizations regarding these fields).
- I have found in my research that currents induced in the body can cause gene modifications. How does that work?[/QUOTE]
I understand that RF* EMFs* (and lower) have been said to be carcinogenic at low intensities and all that, but have not been proven to be.
Any other info on "how it all works" would help. Also, I know the info is out there somewhere. If you have an internet source that may clarify these questions (and anything else that you think I may need, eg. If you think I might have missed a certain point), do not hesitate to post it; I need all the help I can get :D.
Finally, our teacher threw this on us last minute, and I presume that I may be confused in some aspects of the issue. If any of my above statements seems incorrect to you, please point them out - it'll save me a lot of trouble later.
Thanks for taking the time to wade through the requests of yet another high-schooler.
-elkface
*"Appendix":
EMF = Electromagnetic Field
RF = Radio Frequency
WHO = World Health Organization
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