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Mobiles, pylons and health

Looking into the possible health effects of mobile phones, base stations, electricity power lines and pylons.

Position statement on the possible health effects of mobile phones & electricity distribution

Every two years the IET publishes its position statement on the possible biological and health effects of low level electromagnetic fields and radiation principally attributable to power lines, mobile phones and associated base stations. The paper is authored by the IET's Biological Effects Policy Advisory Group.

PDF Position statement on the possible health effects of electromagnetic fields including mobile phones and electricity distribution (1252 k) Updated May 2008

 

Possible health effects of mobile phones & electricity distribution factfile

The IET's Biological Effects Policy Advisory Group has produced a factfile on the possible health effects of mobile phones, power lines and base stations. This factfile is designed to aid public understanding of this important and sensitive subject through explaining key aspects of the science, technology and terminology used.

PDF Mobile Phones and Electricity Distribution Factfile (1346 k) Updated July 2007