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A Brief Introduction Into The Effects of EMF (Electromagnetic Frequencies)

By NextDay Inspect

Home Inspector with NextDay Inspect

September 17, 2021 02:35 PM

First of all, What are Electromagnetic Frequencies?

Electromagnetic fields or EMF consists of energy waves that are emitted by electrical devices. EMF testing is used to evaluate the health effects of electromagnetic radiation in a building. Our body also produces electromagnetic fields, but these fields are low in intensity.

As a growing number of people are becoming aware of the importance of electromagnetic radiation, and the potential health effects of EMF, more and more safety standards are being introduced and enforced. However, there is still a significant amount of uncertainty and vulnerability amongst consumers regarding EMF testing.

Electric fields are measured in units of volts per meter, or V/m. Magnetic fields are measured in milli-Gauss, or mG.

We know what they are, but how are they made?

Electromagnetic Fields are produced by the voltage present in an electrical system. Higher voltage means a stronger electric field. In suburban and urban areas, many people are close to overhead powerlines, which means they are exposed to strong artificial electromagnetic fields. Other artificial electromagnetic fields come from;

Cell Phones
Microwaves
Household Appliances
Televisions
Computers
Power Strips and any other items that produces voltage

Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Frequencies in the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Non-Ionizing	Ionizing
These relatively have little impact on human health. They are not known to alter, damage or harm DNA or human cells.	These have harmful effects to human health. These dangerous frequencies are strong enough to seriously damage DNA or cells. Usually leading to forms of cancer, such as skin cancer.
TVs, Radios, Cell Towers, Phones, Microwaves, Satellite Dishes, UV Rays (Sun)	X-Ray, Gamma Rays, Prolonged Exposure to UV

A serious effect of EMFs is Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (ES) is a physiological disorder characterized by symptoms directly brought on by exposure to electromagnetic fields. It produces neurological an dallergic-type symptoms. Symptoms may include but are not limited to;