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Book Synopsis

A comprehensive review of non-ionizing radiation and its public health and environmental risks, for researchers, policy makers, and laymen

This book explains the characteristics of all forms of electromagnetic non-ionizing radiation (NIR) and analyzes the relationship between exposure and its biological effects, as well as the known dose-response relationships associated with each. Taking a uniquely holistic approach to the concept of health that builds upon the WHO definition to include not only absence of disease, but the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and the population, it reviews established and potential risks and protections, along with regulatory issues associated with each.

The risks to public health of NIR, whether in the form of UV light, radio waves from wireless devices, or electric and magnetic fields associated with electrical power systems, is currently a cause of great concern among members of the public and lawmakers. But

Table of Contents

List of Contributors xxiii

Foreword xxvii

Acknowledgments xxix

Introduction xxxi

1 Overview: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Nonionizing Radiation 1
Andrew Wood and Colin Roy

Part I Hazard Identification and Assessment: What are the Dangers and How are the Sources Dangerous? 11

2 Hazard Identification: Laboratory Investigation 13
Andrew Wood

3 Hazard Identification: Epidemiological Studies and Their Interpretation 26
Mark Elwood

Part II Ultraviolet (UV) Light 47

4 UVR and Short-Term Hazards to the Skin and Eyes 49
Colin Roy and Peter Gies

5 Ultraviolet: Long-Term Risks and Benefits 67
Mark Elwood

6 UV Guidelines and Protection Policies 76
Peter Gies and Colin Roy

7 UV Measurements 94
Peter Gies and Colin Roy

Part III Visible and Infrared (IR) Light 111

8 Laser and Visible Radiation Hazards to the Eye and Skin 113
Claire Lyngå and David Urban

9 Infrared Radiation and Biological Hazards 134
Stephen Newbery

10 Laser and Optical Radiation Guidelines 145
David Urban and John Javorniczky

11 Laser Measurements 152
David Urban and John Javorniczky

Part IV Radiofrequency (RF) and Microwave Radiation 163

12 Thermal Effects of Microwave and Radiofrequency Radiation 165
Kenneth R. Foster

13 RF Guidelines and Standards 186
Andrew Wood

14 Assessing RF Exposure: Fields, Currents, and SAR 205
Steve Iskra, Robert L. McIntosh and Andrew Wood

15 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity Radiofrequency Fields and Diseases in Humans 226
Mark Elwood

16 Possible Low-Level Radiofrequency Effects 239
Andrew Wood

Part V Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Fields 257

17 Electric and Magnetic Fields and Induced Current Hazard 259
Andrew Wood

18 Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Guidelines 281
Andrew Wood

19 Instrumentation and Measurement of ELF Electric and Magnetic Fields 298
Thanh Dovan and Ken Karipidis

20 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity ELF Fields and Diseases in Humans 313
Mark Elwood

21 Possible Low-Level Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Field Effects? 322
Andrew Wood

Part VI Static Electric and Magnetic Fields 339

22 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Hazards 341
Ken Karipidis

23 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Guidelines 357
Ken Karipidis

Part VII Dealing with Hazard Perception 363

24 Perceived Hypersensitivity: Anecdotal Versus Objective Evidence 365
Adam Verrender, Anna Dalecki, Sarah P. Loughran and Rodney J. Croft

25 Prudent Avoidance 384
Kevin Nuttall, Paul Flanagan and Garry Melik

26 Radiofrequency Fields and the Precautionary Principle 405
Kenneth R. Foster

27 How to Handle Precaution 430
Ken Karipidis and Rick Tinker

Part VIII NIR Injury Prevention and Medical Assessment 443

28 Medical Aspects of Overexposures to Nonionizing Radiation 445
Bruce Hocking

29 Preventive Surveillance Programs 456
Sue Heward, David Urban and Ray McKenzie

Part IX Legal and Community Issues 479

30 Public Consultation and Dissemination of Information. Risk Perception. Public Involvement in Decision-Making Regarding Placement of Broadcast Antennas and Power Transmission Lines 481
Michael Dolan

31 Mitigating Nonionizing Radiation Risks 496
David Urban, Michael Bangay and Thanh Dovan

32 Some of the Controversies Regarding NIR 526
Andrew Wood, Ken Karipidis and Michael Dolan

33 Summary and Prospects 540
Andrew Wood and Ken Karipidis

Appendix A Answers to Tutorial Problems 548

Appendix B List of Suppliers of Survey Equipment 558

Appendix C Websites for Further Information 560

Index 563

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 23/06/2017
      ISBN13: 9780471446811, 978-0471446811
      ISBN10: 0471446815

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A comprehensive review of non-ionizing radiation and its public health and environmental risks, for researchers, policy makers, and laymen

      This book explains the characteristics of all forms of electromagnetic non-ionizing radiation (NIR) and analyzes the relationship between exposure and its biological effects, as well as the known dose-response relationships associated with each. Taking a uniquely holistic approach to the concept of health that builds upon the WHO definition to include not only absence of disease, but the physical, mental and social well-being of individuals and the population, it reviews established and potential risks and protections, along with regulatory issues associated with each.

      The risks to public health of NIR, whether in the form of UV light, radio waves from wireless devices, or electric and magnetic fields associated with electrical power systems, is currently a cause of great concern among members of the public and lawmakers. But

      Table of Contents

      List of Contributors xxiii

      Foreword xxvii

      Acknowledgments xxix

      Introduction xxxi

      1 Overview: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Nonionizing Radiation 1
      Andrew Wood and Colin Roy

      Part I Hazard Identification and Assessment: What are the Dangers and How are the Sources Dangerous? 11

      2 Hazard Identification: Laboratory Investigation 13
      Andrew Wood

      3 Hazard Identification: Epidemiological Studies and Their Interpretation 26
      Mark Elwood

      Part II Ultraviolet (UV) Light 47

      4 UVR and Short-Term Hazards to the Skin and Eyes 49
      Colin Roy and Peter Gies

      5 Ultraviolet: Long-Term Risks and Benefits 67
      Mark Elwood

      6 UV Guidelines and Protection Policies 76
      Peter Gies and Colin Roy

      7 UV Measurements 94
      Peter Gies and Colin Roy

      Part III Visible and Infrared (IR) Light 111

      8 Laser and Visible Radiation Hazards to the Eye and Skin 113
      Claire Lyngå and David Urban

      9 Infrared Radiation and Biological Hazards 134
      Stephen Newbery

      10 Laser and Optical Radiation Guidelines 145
      David Urban and John Javorniczky

      11 Laser Measurements 152
      David Urban and John Javorniczky

      Part IV Radiofrequency (RF) and Microwave Radiation 163

      12 Thermal Effects of Microwave and Radiofrequency Radiation 165
      Kenneth R. Foster

      13 RF Guidelines and Standards 186
      Andrew Wood

      14 Assessing RF Exposure: Fields, Currents, and SAR 205
      Steve Iskra, Robert L. McIntosh and Andrew Wood

      15 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity Radiofrequency Fields and Diseases in Humans 226
      Mark Elwood

      16 Possible Low-Level Radiofrequency Effects 239
      Andrew Wood

      Part V Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Fields 257

      17 Electric and Magnetic Fields and Induced Current Hazard 259
      Andrew Wood

      18 Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Guidelines 281
      Andrew Wood

      19 Instrumentation and Measurement of ELF Electric and Magnetic Fields 298
      Thanh Dovan and Ken Karipidis

      20 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity ELF Fields and Diseases in Humans 313
      Mark Elwood

      21 Possible Low-Level Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Field Effects? 322
      Andrew Wood

      Part VI Static Electric and Magnetic Fields 339

      22 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Hazards 341
      Ken Karipidis

      23 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Guidelines 357
      Ken Karipidis

      Part VII Dealing with Hazard Perception 363

      24 Perceived Hypersensitivity: Anecdotal Versus Objective Evidence 365
      Adam Verrender, Anna Dalecki, Sarah P. Loughran and Rodney J. Croft

      25 Prudent Avoidance 384
      Kevin Nuttall, Paul Flanagan and Garry Melik

      26 Radiofrequency Fields and the Precautionary Principle 405
      Kenneth R. Foster

      27 How to Handle Precaution 430
      Ken Karipidis and Rick Tinker

      Part VIII NIR Injury Prevention and Medical Assessment 443

      28 Medical Aspects of Overexposures to Nonionizing Radiation 445
      Bruce Hocking

      29 Preventive Surveillance Programs 456
      Sue Heward, David Urban and Ray McKenzie

      Part IX Legal and Community Issues 479

      30 Public Consultation and Dissemination of Information. Risk Perception. Public Involvement in Decision-Making Regarding Placement of Broadcast Antennas and Power Transmission Lines 481
      Michael Dolan

      31 Mitigating Nonionizing Radiation Risks 496
      David Urban, Michael Bangay and Thanh Dovan

      32 Some of the Controversies Regarding NIR 526
      Andrew Wood, Ken Karipidis and Michael Dolan

      33 Summary and Prospects 540
      Andrew Wood and Ken Karipidis

      Appendix A Answers to Tutorial Problems 548

      Appendix B List of Suppliers of Survey Equipment 558

      Appendix C Websites for Further Information 560

      Index 563

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