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Can standing in front of a microwave actually cause you harm?
It's not the microwaves I would be concerned about but RF emmission from the microwave generator. Some older pacemakers had an external wire that can act as an antenne - especially if they have just been fitted it let's the doctors tune them to the patient heart before they are fixed permanently.pallidin said:"If you wear a pacemaker, please stay at least 3-feet away during oven operation"
mgb_phys said:At microwave frequencies (2.4Ghz) any leakage is going to cook you before it poses an electrical problem for a metal cased surgical embedded pacemaker.
My point was that to have enough watts to affect the pacemaker electrically you are already going to be cooked!alxm said:You're exposed to 2.4GHz radiation all the time from wi-fi and other sources, so obviously 'any' leakage is not going to cook you. And it wouldn't be the GHzes as much as the Watts that did.
The concern is probably the lower frequency radio field form the microwave tube driver. Even an unsheilded pacemaker is quite well sheilded inside you.It's true it is not going to hurt a pacemaker, but because they're shielded against this. Old, non-shielded pacemakers were vulnerable to RF from many sources.
mathman said:Microwave ovens are designed so that no radiation is emitted.
cageyb said:I am a new member. Would I be out of order introducing a question on microwave detection sensors into this thread?
Microwave radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that has a shorter wavelength than radio waves but longer than infrared waves. It is emitted by various electronic devices, such as cell phones, Wi-Fi routers, and microwave ovens.
In general, standing near a microwave while it is in use is not harmful. Microwave ovens are designed with safety features that prevent leakage of radiation. As long as the oven is in good working condition and used properly, there is no cause for concern.
There is no scientific evidence that microwave radiation causes cancer. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified microwave radiation as a possible carcinogen, but studies have not been able to establish a direct link between microwave radiation and cancer in humans.
Pregnant women can be exposed to microwave radiation without any known harm to the developing fetus. However, it is always recommended to follow safety guidelines and use microwaves and other electronic devices in moderation.
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and not tamper with the microwave's internal components. It is also recommended to stand at least an arm's length away from the microwave when it is in use, and to avoid prolonged exposure to the microwave's radiation. Additionally, it is best to use microwave-safe containers and avoid using damaged or old microwaves.