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Bevington Letter to Editor re: WHO systematic review of RF-EMF effects in human experimental

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Keywords

This item is a Letter to the Editor commenting on a WHO systematic review of human experimental studies on RF-EMF exposure and self-reported symptoms. The title/description indicates the author argues that available evidence shows adverse symptoms from acute …

Study snapshot

PublicationEnvironment International · 2024
Study typeother
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Bevington Letter to Editor re: WHO systematic review of RF-EMF effects in human experimental studies of self-reported symptoms (WHO SR 8) Bevington M. Letter to the Editor, Environment International ‘Available evidence shows adverse symptoms from acute non-thermal RF-EMF exposure’. Comment on: Bosch-Capblanch X et al., The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on human self-reported symptoms: A systematic review of human experimental studies, Envir Int. vol. 187, May 2024, 108612, Environment International, 2024, 108888, doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108888. No abstract Open access paper: sciencedirect.com

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Study typeother
Effect directionharm
PopulationHumans in experimental studies (self-reported symptoms), per description
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF · acute (non-thermal), per title/description
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 46% · Peer reviewed: unknown

Main findings

This item is a Letter to the Editor commenting on a WHO systematic review of human experimental studies on RF-EMF exposure and self-reported symptoms. The title/description indicates the author argues that available evidence shows adverse symptoms from acute non-thermal RF-EMF exposure.

Outcomes measured

  • Self-reported symptoms

Limitations

  • No abstract provided.
  • No methods, results, or quantitative details are available in the provided text.
  • Publication year, journal details, and study design specifics are not provided beyond being a letter/commentary.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108888
PubMed: Not supplied

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