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Electromagnetic fields (EMF) at all frequencies represents one of the most common and fastest growing environmental influences. A complex mixture of exposure to EMF frequencies now occurs to varying degrees to all populations of the world. These exposures will continue to increase with advancing technology. Thus, any small health consequences from EMF exposure could have a major public health impact. It is highly desirable that the mistakes made with commonly available carcinogens, such as cigarette smoke, ionizing radiation and asbestos, should not be repeated.
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Repacholi, M.H. (2000). International EMF Project. In: Klauenberg, B.J., Miklavčič, D. (eds) Radio Frequency Radiation Dosimetry and Its Relationship to the Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields. NATO Science Series, vol 82. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4191-8_3
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