Are there any health risks with radio transmission?

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Transmitter output levels are crucial in determining health risks associated with radio transmission, with lower power levels generally considered safe. Concerns exist regarding potential indirect effects, such as alterations in glucose levels in the brain, but definitive conclusions are lacking. The discussion highlights the need for further research, particularly within the medical community, to fully understand any health implications. The job opportunity in question involves installing network elements, which are unlikely to pose significant risks if proper safety measures are followed. Overall, while some uncertainties remain, the consensus leans towards low risk at standard operational levels.
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Ok I've done my research and so long as the transmitter isn't outputting at a high level of power, you'll be fine.

Why I ask is because I'm looking into getting a job with a small company, where they install network elements such as optical and radio transmissoin (and multiplexers). Now I know they wouldn't even be advertising if the job involved any health risks, but I remember reading this article a while ago and it's got me thinking: http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/ethics/vatican-radio-still-making-waves
 
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I don't think anyone really knows for sure. I can definitely tell you that the energy of microwaves is still relatively weak, much weaker than needed to directly mutate a cell. There may be some indirect stuff, such as glucose levels in the brain being altered, leading to such and such, that leads to some health risk. You'll probably have to do your own research on this one as I think most of it would be in the medical community.
 
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