Human exposure to microwaves and radiofrequency electromagnetic fields

The IEEE recognizes the public concern regarding the possible health hazards from the pervasive and ever-expanding use of devices that emit microwaves and radiofrequency electromagnetic (EM) fields. Safety guidelines such as those recently proposed by the American National Standards Institute Committee C95 appear quite adequate on the basis of our present understanding of the biological effects of EM fields. Because of the tremendous current and promising beneficial applications of this technology and several identified gaps in our knowledge, the IEEE also recognizes the need for continuing research on EM bioeffects to insure the safe use of such devices.