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Human Extinction Eminent: Cause and Effect
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HAARP
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"I have no doubt in my mind that, at the present time, the greatest
polluting element in the earth's environment... more serious even than
global climate change and chemical pollution... is the proliferation of
electromagnetic fields"
-Dr. Robert O. Becker, M.D.
http://www.earthpulse.com/
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BECHTEL/NSA/US Department of Defense
Electromagnetic Aritficial 'Remote Viewing' and Mind Control:
US Patent #3951134
Malech April 20, 1976
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Apparatus and method for remotely monitoring and altering brain waves
Abstract
Apparatus for and method of sensing brain waves at a position remote from a
subject whereby electromagnetic signals of different frequencies are
simultaneously transmitted to the brain of the subject in which the signals
interfere with one another to yield a waveform which is modulated by the
subject's brain waves. The interference waveform which is representative of
the brain wave activity is re-transmitted by the brain to a receiver where
it is demodulated and amplified. The demodulated waveform is then displayed
for visual viewing and routed to a computer for further processing and
analysis. The demodulated waveform also can be used to produce a
compensating signal which is transmitted back to the brain to effect a
desired change in electrical activity therein.
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Inventors: Malech; Robert G. (Plainview, NY)
Assignee: Dorne & Margolin Inc. (Bohemia, NY)
Appl. No.: 494518
Filed: August 5, 1974
Current U.S. Class: 600/544; 600/407
Intern'l Class: A61B 005/04
Field of Search: 128/1 C,1 R,2.1 B,2.1 R,419 R,422 R,420,404,2 R,2 S,2.05
R,2.05 V,2.05 F,2.06 R 340/248 A,258 A,258 B,258 D,229
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References Cited [Referenced By]
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U.S. Patent Documents
2860627 Nov., 1958 Harden et al. 128/2.
3096768 Jul., 1963 Griffith, Jr. 128/420.
3233450 Feb., 1966 Fry 128/2.
3483860 Dec., 1969 Namerow 128/2.
3495596 Feb., 1970 Condict 128/1.
3555529 Jan., 1971 Brown et al. 128/2.
3773049 Nov., 1973 Rabichev et al. 128/1.
3796208 Mar., 1974 Bloice 128/2.
Primary Examiner: Kamm; William E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Darby & Darby
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Claims
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What is claimed is:
1. Brain wave monitoring apparatus comprising
means for producing a base frequency signal,
means for producing a first signal having a frequency related to that of the
base frequency and at a predetermined phase related thereto,
means for transmitting both said base frequency and said first signals to
the brain of the subject being monitored,
means for receiving a second signal transmitted by the brain of the subject
being monitored in response to both said base frequency and said first
signals,
mixing means for producing from said base frequency signal and said received
second signal a response signal having a frequency related to that of the
base frequency, and
means for interpreting said response signal.
2. Apparatus as in claim 1 where said receiving means comprises
means for isolating the transmitted signals from the received second
signals.
3. Apparatus as in claim 2 further comprising a band pass filter with an
input connected to said isolating means and an output connected to said
mixing means.
4. Apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising means for amplifying said
response signal.
5. Apparatus as in claim 4 further comprising means for demodulating said
amplified response signal.
6. Apparatus as in claim 5 further comprising interpreting means connected
to the output of said demodulator means.
7. Apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising
means for producing an electromagnetic wave control signal dependent on said
response signal, and
means for transmitting said control signal to the brain of said subject.
8. Apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said transmitting means comprises means
for directing the electromagnetic wave control signal to a predetermined
part of the brain.
9. A process for monitoring brain wave activity of a subject comprising the
steps of
transmitting at least two electromagnetic energy signals of different
frequencies to the brain of the subject being monitored,
receiving an electromagnetic energy signal resulting from the mixing of said
two signals in the brain modulated by the brain wave activity and
retransmitted by the brain in response to said transmitted energy signals,
and,
interpreting said received signal.
10. A process as in claim 9 further comprising the step of transmitting a
further electromagnetic wave signal to the brain to vary the brain wave
activity.
11. A process as in claim 10 wherein the step of transmitting the further
signals comprises
obtaining a standard signal,
comparing said received electromagnetic energy signals with said standard
signal,
producing a compensating signal corresponding to the comparison between said
received electrogagnetic energy signals and the standard signal, and
transmitting the compensating signals to the brain of the subject being
monitored.
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Description
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Medical science has found brain waves to be a useful barometer of organic
functions. Measurements of electrical activity in the brain have been
instrumental in detecting physical and psychic disorder, measuring stress,
determining sleep patterns, and monitoring body metabolism.
The present art for measurement of brain waves employs
electroencephalographs including probes with sensors which are attached to
the skull of the subject under study at points proximate to the regions of
the brain being monitored. Electrical contact between the sensors and
apparatus employed to process the detected brain waves is maintained by a
plurality of wires extending from the sensors to the apparatus. The
necessity for physically attaching the measuring apparatus to the subject
imposes several limitations on the measurement process. The subject may
experience discomfort, particulary if the measurements are to be made over
extended periods of time. His bodily movements are restricted and he is
generally confined to the immediate vicinity of the measuring apparatus.
Furthermore, measurements cannot be made while the subject is conscious
without his awareness. The comprehensiveness of the measurements is also
limited since the finite number of probes employed to monitor local regions
of brain wave activity do not permit observation of the total brain wave
profile in a single test.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to apparatus and a method for monitoring brain
waves wherein all components of the apparatus employed are remote from the
test subject. More specifically, high frequency transmitters are operated to
radiate electromagnetic energy of different frequencies through antennas
which are capable of scanning the entire brain of the test subject or any
desired region thereof. The signals of different frequencies penetrate the
skull of the subject and impinge upon the brain where they mix to yield an
interference wave modulated by radiations from the brain's natural
electrical activity. The modulated interference wave is re-transmitted by
the brain and received by an antenna at a remote station where it is
demodulated, and processed to provide a profile of the suject's brain waves.
In addition to passively monitoring his brain waves, the subject's
neurological processes may be affected by transmitting to his brain, through
a transmitter, compensating signals. The latter signals can be derived from
the received and processed brain waves.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the invention to remotely monitor electrical
activity in the entire brain or selected local regions thereof with a single
measurement.
Another object is the monitoring of a subject's brain wave activity through
transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves.
Still another object is to monitor brain wave activity from a position
remote from the subject.
A further object is to provide a method and apparatus for affecting brain
wave activity by transmitting electromagnetic signals thereto.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Other and further objects of the invention will appear from the following
description and the accompanying drawings, which form part of the instant
specification and which are to be read in conjunction therewith, and in
which like reference numerals are used to indicate like parts in the various
views;
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the interconnection of the components of
the apparatus of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing signal flow in one embodiment of the
apparatus.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to the drawings, specifically FIG. 1, a high frequency transmitter
2 produces and supplies two electromagnetic wave signals through suitable
coupling means 14 to an antenna 4. The signals are directed by the antenna 4
to the skull 6 of the subject 8 being examined. The two signals from the
antenna 4, which travel independently, penetrate the skull 6 and impinge
upon the tissue of the brain 10.
Within the tissue of the brain 10, the signals combine, much in the manner
of a conventional mixing process technique, with each section of the brain
having a different modulating action. The resulting waveform of the two
signals has its greatest amplitude when the two signals are in phase and
thus reinforcing one another. When the signals are exactly 180.degree. out
of phase the combination produces a resultant waveform of minimum amplitude.
If the amplitudes of the two signals transmitted to the subject are
maintained at identical levels, the resultant interference waveform, absent
influences of external radiation, may be expected to assume zero intensity
when maximum interference occurs, the number of such points being equal to
the difference in frequencies of the incident signals. However, interference
by radiation from electrical activity within the brain 10 causes the
waveform resulting from interference of the two transmitted signals to vary
from the expected result, i.e., the interference waveform is modulated by
the brain waves. It is believed that this is due to the fact that brain
waves produce electric charges each of which has a component of
electromagnetic radiation associated with it. The electromagnetic radiation
produced by the brain waves in turn reacts with the signals transmitted to
the brain from the external source.
The modulated interference waveform is re-transmitted from the brain 10,
back through the skull 6. A quantity of energy is re-transmitted sufficient
to enable it to be picked up by the antenna 4. This can be controlled,
within limits, by adjusting the absolute and relative intensities of the
signals, originally transmitted to the brain. Of course, the level of the
transmitted energy should be kept below that which may be harmful to the
subject.
The antenna passes the received signal to a receiver 12 through the antenna
electronics 14. Within the receiver the wave is amplified by conventional RF
amplifiers 16 and demodulated by conventional detector and modulator
electronics 18. The demodulated wave, representing the intra-brain
electrical activity, is amplified by amplifiers 20 and the resulting
information in electronic form is stored in buffer circuitry 22. From the
buffers 22 the information is fed to a suitable visual display 24, for
example one employing a cathode ray tube, light emitting diodes, liquid
crystals, or a mechanical plotter. The information may also be channeled to
a computer 26 for further processing and analysis with the output of the
computer displayed by heretofore mentioned suitable means.
In addition to channeling its information to display devices 24, the
computer 26 can also produce signals to control an auxiliary transmitter 28.
Transmitter 28 is used to produce a compensating signal which is transmitted
to the brain 10 of the subject 8 by the antenna 4. In a preferred embodiment
of the invention, the compensating signal is derived as a function of the
received brain wave signals, although it can be produced separately. The
compensating signals affect electrical activity within the brain 10.
Various configurations of suitable apparatus and electronic circuitry may be
utilized to form the system generally shown in FIG. 1 and one of the many
possible configurations is illustrated in FIG. 2. In the example shown
therein, two signals, one of 100 MHz and the other of 210 MHz are
transmitted simultaneously and combine in the brain 10 to form a resultant
wave of frequency equal to the difference in frequencies of the incident
signals, i.e., 110 MHz. The sum of the two incident frequencies is also
available, but is discarded in subsequent filtering. The 100 MHz signal is
obtained at the output 37 of an RF power divider 34 into which a 100 MHz
signal generated by an oscillator 30 is injected. The oscillator 30 is of a
conventional type employing either crystals for fixed frequency circuits or
a tunable circuit set to oscillate at 100 MHz. It can be a pulse generator,
square wave generator or sinusoidal wave generator. The RF power divider can
be any conventional VHF, UHF or SHF frequency range device constructed to
provide, at each of three outputs, a signal identical in frequency to that
applied to its input.
The 210 MHz signal is derived from the same 100 MHz oscillator 30 and RF
power divider 34 as the 100 MHz signal, operating in concert with a
frequency doubler 36 and 10 MHz oscillator 32. The frequency doubler can be
any conventional device which provides at its output a signal with frequency
equal to twice the frequency of a signal applied at its input. The 10 MHz
oscillator can also be of conventional type similar to the 100 MHz
oscillator herebefore described. A 100 MHz signal from the output 39 of the
RF power divider 34 is fed through the frequency doubler 36 and the
resulting 200 MHz signal is applied to a mixer 40. The mixer 40 can be any
conventional VHF, UHF or SHF frequency range device capable of accepting two
input signals of differing frequencies and providing two output signals with
frequencies equal to the sum and difference in frequencies respectively of
the input signals. A 10 MHz signal from the oscillator 32 is also applied to
the mixer 40. The 200 MHz signal from the doubler 36 and the 10 MHz signal
from the oscillator 32 combine in the mixer 40 to form a signal with a
frequency of 210 MHz equal to the sum of the frequencies of the 200 MHz and
10 MHz signals.
The 210 MHz signal is one of the signals transmitted to the brain 10 of the
subject being monitored. In the arrangement shown in FIG. 2, an antenna 41
is used to transmit the 210 MHz signal and another antenna 43 is used to
transmit the 100 MHz signal. Of course, a single antenna capable of
operating at 100 MHz and 210 MHz frequencies may be used to transmit both
signals. The scan angle, direction and rate may be controlled mechanically,
e.g., by a reversing motor, or electronically, e.g., by energizing elements
in the antenna in proper synchronization. Thus, the antenna(s) can be of
either fixed or rotary conventional types.
A second 100 MHz signal derived from output terminal 37 of the three-way
power divider 34 is applied to a circulator 38 and emerges therefrom with a
desired phase shift. The circulator 38 can be of any conventional type
wherein a signal applied to an input port emerges from an output port with
an appropriate phase shift. The 100 MHz signal is then transmitted to the
brain 10 of the subject being monitored via the antenna 43 as the second
component of the dual signal transmission. The antenna 43 can be of
conventional type similar to antenna 41 herebefore described. As previously
noted, these two antennas may be combined in a single unit.
The transmitted 100 and 210 MHz signal components mix within the tissue in
the brain 10 and interfere with one another yielding a signal of a frequency
of 110 MHz, the difference in frequencies of the two incident components,
modulated by electromagnetic emissions from the brain, i.e., the brain wave
activity being monitored. This modulated 110 MHz signal is radiated into
space.
The 110 MHz signal, modulated by brain wave activity, is picked up by an
antenna 45 and channeled back through the circulator 38 where it undergoes
an appropriate phase shift. The circulator 38 isolates the transmitted
signals from the received signal. Any suitable diplexer or duplexer can be
used. The antenna 45 can be of conventional type similar to antennas 41 and
43. It can be combined with them in a single unit or it can be separate. The
received modulated 110 MHz signal is then applied to a band pass filter 42,
to eliminate undesirable harmonics and extraneous noise, and the filtered
110 MHz signal is inserted into a mixer 44 into which has also been
introduced a component of the 100 MHz signal from the source 30 distributed
by the RF power divider 34. The filter 42 can be any conventional band pass
filter. The mixer 44 may also be of conventional type similar to the mixer
40 herebefore described.
The 100 MHz and 110 MHz signals combine in the mixer 44 to yield a signal of
frequency equal to the difference in frequencies of the two component
signals, i.e., 10 MHz still modulated by the monitored brain wave activity.
The 10 MHz signal is amplified in an IF amplifier 46 and channeled to a
demodulator 48. The IF amplifier and demodulator 48 can both be of
conventional types. The type of demodulator selected will depend on the
characteristics of the signals transmitted to and received from the brain,
and the information desired to be obtained. The brain may modulate the
amplitude, frequency and/or phase of the interference waveform. Certain of
these parameters will be more sensitive to corresponding brain wave
characteristics than others. Selection of amplitude, frequency or phase
demodulation means is governed by the choice of brain wave characteristic to
be monitored. If desired, several different types of demodulators can be
provided and used alternately or at the same time.
The demodulated signal which is representative of the monitored brain wave
activity is passed through audio amplifiers 50 a, b, c which may be of
conventional type where it is amplified and routed to displays 58 a, b, c
and a computer 60. The displays 58 a, b, c present the raw brain wave
signals from the amplifiers 50 a, b, c. The computer 60 processes the
amplified brain wave signals to derive information suitable for viewing,
e.g., by suppressing, compressing, or expanding elements thereof, or
combining them with other information-bearing signals and presents that
information on a display 62. The displays can be conventional ones such as
the types herebefore mentioned employing electronic visual displays or
mechanical plotters 58b. The computer can also be of conventional type,
either analog or digital, or a hybrid.
A profile of the entire brain wave emission pattern may be monitored or
select areas of the brain may be observed in a single measurement simply by
altering the scan angle and direction of the antennas. There is no physical
contact between the subject and the monitoring apparatus. The computer 60
also can determine a compensating waveform for transmission to the brain 10
to alter the natural brain waves in a desired fashion. The closed loop
compensating system permits instantaneous and continuous modification of the
brain wave response pattern.
In performing the brain wave pattern modification function, the computer 60
can be furnished with an external standard signal from a source 70
representative of brain wave activity associated with a desired nuerological
response. The region of the brain responsible for the response is monitored
and the received signal, indicative of the brain wave activity therein, is
compared with the standard signal. The computer 60 is programmed to
determine a compensating signal, responsive to the difference between the
standard signal and received signal. The compensating signal, when
transmitted to the monitored region of the brain, modulates the natural
brain wave activity therein toward a reproduction of the standard signal,
thereby changing the neurological response of the subject.
The computer 60 controls an auxiliary transmitter 64 which transmits the
compensating signal to the brain 10 of the subject via an antenna 66. The
transmitter 64 is of the high frequency type commonly used in radar
applications. The antenna 66 can be similar to antennas 41, 43 and 45 and
can be combined with them. Through these means, brain wave activity may be
altered and deviations from a desired norm may be compensated. Brain waves
may be monitored and control signals transmitted to the brain from a remote
station.
It is to be noted that the configuration described is one of many
possibilities which may be formulated without departing from the spirit of
my invention. The transmitters can be monostratic or bistatic. They also can
be single, dual, or multiple frequency devices. The transmitted signal can
be continuous wave, pulse, FM, or any combination of these as well as other
transmission forms. Typical operating frequencies for the transmitters range
from 1 MHz to 40 GHz but may be altered to suit the particular function
being monitored and the characteristics of the specific subject.
The individual components of the system for monitoring and controlling brain
wave activity may be of conventional type commonly employed in radar
systems.
Various subassemblies of the brain wave monitoring and control apparatus may
be added, substituted or combined. Thus, separate antennas or a single
multi-mode antenna may be used for transmission and reception. Additional
displays and computers may be added to present and analyze select components
of the monitored brain waves.
Modulation of the interference signal retransmitted by the brain may be of
amplitude, frequency and/or phase. Appropriate demodulators may be used to
decipher the subject's brain activity and select components of his brain
waves may be analyzed by computer to determine his mental state and monitor
his thought processes.
As will be appreciated by those familiar with the art, apparatus and method
of the subject invention has numerous uses. Persons in critical positions
such as drivers and pilots can be continuously monitored with provision for
activation of an emergency device in the event of human failure. Seizures,
sleepiness and dreaming can be detected. Bodily functions such as pulse
rate, heartbeat reqularity and others also can be monitored and occurrences
of hallucinations can be detected. The system also permits medical diagnoses
of patients, inaccessible to physicians, from remote stations.
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http://www.gisdevelopment.net/technology/rs/techrs0020.htm
Remote Sensing - an overview
Remote Sensing (RS) is the science and art of acquiring information
(spectral, spatial, temporal) about material objects, area, or phenomenon,
without coming into physical contact with the objects, or area, or
phenomenon under investigation. Without direct contact, some means of
transferring information through space must be utilised. In remote sensing,
information transfer is accomplished by use of electromagnetic radiation
(EMR). EMR is a form of energy that reveals its presence by the observable
effects it produces when it strikes the matter. EMR is considered to span
the spectrum of wavelengths from 10-10 mm to cosmic rays up to 1010 mm, the
broadcast wavelengths, which extend from 0.30-15 mm.
Types of Remote Sensing
In respect to the type of Energy Resources
Passive Remote Sensing: Makes use of sensors that detect the reflected or
emitted electro-magnetic radiation from natural sources.
Active Remote Sensing: Makes use of sensors that detect reflected responses
from objects that are irradiated from artificially-generated energy sources,
such as radar.
In respect to Wavelength Regions
Remote Sensing is classified into three types in respect to the wavelength
regions
Visible and Reflective Infrared Remote Sensing
Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing
Microwave Remote Sensing
Bands Used in Remote Sensing
Emission of EMR (Electo-Magnetic Radiation) from gases is due to atoms and
molecules in the gas. Atoms consist of a positively charged nucleus
surrounded by orbiting electrons, which have discrete energy states.
Transition of electrons from one energy state to the other leads to emission
of radiation at discrete wavelengths. The resulting spectrum is called line
spectrum. Molecules possess rotational and vibrational energy states.
Transition between which leads to emission of radiation in a band spectrum.
The wavelengths, which are emitted by atoms/molecules, are also the ones,
which are absorbed by them. Emission from solids and liquids occurs when
they are heated and results in a continuous spectrum. This is called thermal
emission and it is an important source of EMR from the viewpoint of remote
sensing.
The Electro-Magnetic Radiation (EMR), which is reflected or emitted from an
object, is the usual source of Remote Sensing data. However, any medium,
such as gravity or magnetic fields, can be used in remote sensing.
Remote Sensing Technology makes use of the wide range Electro-Magnetic
Spectrum (EMS) from a very short wave "Gamma Ray" to a very long 'Radio
Wave'.
Wavelength regions of electro-magnetic radiation have different names
ranging from Gamma ray, X-ray, Ultraviolet (UV), Visible light, Infrared
(IR) to Radio Wave, in order from the shorter wavelengths. {see rest of
article URL above}
Also see:
http://www.rhfweb.com/hweb/shared2/usexist.html
http://www.hpcc.gov/pubs/imp97/73.html
http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~alb/misc/thoughtPatterns.html
"The Central Intelligence Agency funded research on electromagnetic mind
control at least as early as 1960, when the notorious MKULTRA program,
mostly concerned with hypnosis and psychedelic drugs, included money for
adapting bioelectric sensing methods (at that time primarily the EEG) to
surveillance and interrogation, as well as for finding `techniques of
activation of the human organism by remote electronic means.'"
http://www.arm.gov/docs/about/history.html
http://liun.hektik.org/tag/cw/cl/satsurv.htm
http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/archive.cgi?noframes%3Bread=34754
US Patent # 3,393,279. July 16th, 1968
US Patent # 3,647,970. March 7th, 1972
The Neurophone was developed by Dr Patrick Flanagan in 1958. It's a device
that converts sound to electrical impulses. In its original form electrodes
were placed on the skin but with defence department developments, the
signals can be delivered via satellite. They then travel the nervous system
directly to the brain (bypassing normal hearing mechanisms). Dr Flanagan's
"3D holographic sound system" can place sounds in any location as perceived
by the targeted / tortured listener. This allows for a variety of deceptions
for gullible victims.
Today, the CIA (etc){comment: NSA} use satellites and ground - based
equipment to deliver
verbal threats, deafening noise and propaganda; using neurophone technology.
Anything from TV's/radio's appearing to operate when switched off through to
"Voices from God" and encounters with "telepathic" aliens are all cons using
neurophone technologies to torment, deceive and (most importantly) discredit
agency/criminal targets. Naturally, the system can mimic anyone's voice and
automatic computer translations (into any language) are incorporated.
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http://www.iahf.com/nsa/20010214.html
How The NSA Harasses Thousands Of Law Abiding Americans Daily By The Usage
Of Remote Neural Monitoring (RNM)
John St. Clair Akwei
vs.
NSA, Ft. Meade, MD, USA
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EFFECT:
http://www.well.com/user/davidu/extinction.html
THE CURRENT MASS EXTINCTION:
Human beings are currently causing the greatest
mass extinction of species since the extinction of
the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. If present trends
continue one half of all species of life on earth will
be extinct in 100 years.
Also see:
http://www.tetrahedron.org/articles/health_risks/high_tech_crime.html
http://www.grn.es/electropolucio/cherry600.htm
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Latest UN Documents Predict Significant Population Decline
by Paul Nowak
LifeNews.com Staff Writer
December 24, 2003
http://www.lifenews.com/intl39.html
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RADIOFREQUENCY AND MICROWAVE RADIATION (100 kHz - 300 GHz)
Neil Cherry
Lincoln University
31/1/2000
Excerpt, for full article see URL below
http://www.emfguru.org/CellPhone/cherry2/ICNIRP-2.htm
http://www.emrsafety.8m.net/sub1.htm
EMR Safety Network-International
Submission to the Senate Inquiry
into Electromagnetic Energy Exposure to the Public
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INJURY TO HEALTH DUE TO EME EXPOSURE
Many people are already suffering injury to health from environmental EME
2. SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF EME INJURY
It is now possible to test for blood cell abnormalities caused by EME
exposure.
3. CHILDRENS' HEALTH AT RISK
Studies show childhood leukemia a greater risk in association with RFR
exposure.
4. GENETIC IMPLICATIONS
Future generations at greater risk
5. CANCER CONNECTION
Strong anecdotal and scientific evidence of cancer development/acceleration
in certain zones of influence of EME.
6. MOUNTING ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE
The anecdotal evidence of an increasing number of people reinforces
scientific evidence that EME of low level, (non-heating) exposure is
implicated in the development of human diseases.
7. SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE IS NOT LONGER SO UNCERTAIN
The evidence of the connection between human health and EME exposure now
firmly established.
8. AUSTRALIAN PRUDENT AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES (50-HERTZ)
A new document is now in the public domain which recognises the need for a
prudent avoidance policy in regard to EME exposure. We urgently need the
widespread adoption of these GUIDELINES in the community interest.
9. INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON N0N-IONIZING RADIATION PROTECTION (ICNIRP)
GUIDELINES ARE UNACCEPTABLE
In their present form, where the lower level (non-heating) EME exposure is
not addressed the ICNIRP GUIDELINES are unacceptable as a basis for a health
standard for human exposure to EME of any frequency.
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EMR SAFETY NETWORK-INTERNATIONAL
216 President Ave,
Miranda NSW , 2228 Australia
Senate Environment, Communications,
Information Technology and the Arts References Committee,
Parliament House,
Canberra ACT 2600.
10 June 2000
Dear Sirs/Madam
We appreciate the opportunity to put before the Senate Inquiry our genuine
concerns regarding community exposure to Electromagnetic Energy . (EME )
This submission , offered in the interest of the general community, will
briefly comment on an important minority group of people within the
community.
1. INJURY TO HEALTH DUE TO EME EXPOSURE
A process of elimination has revealed that injury to health has occurred due
to EME exposure. Increasing numbers of people world-wide, find they can no
longer tolerate such exposure in the home or workplace. They have become
'hyper-sensitive' to our artificially generated electric and magnetic field
energy. (EME)
Rather than being judged condescendingly as oddities and a minority group of
little consequence, this group may well be used as a valid means of gauging
the future health status of the general community, with regard to EME
exposure. This statement is completely justified, given the proliferation of
environmental EME, the unremitting exposure to the community, and the
increasing numbers of people succumbing to EME injury, while exposed to the
energy associated with electrically operated and radio/microwave
transmitting apparatus.
Numerous scientific references exist which clearly reflect the conditions
suffered by these people.
2. SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF ELECTRICAL INJURY
Injury to membranes of blood cells.
Electromagnetic fields can affect the body cells and cause disease. This is
shown in a Swedish study released on June 6, 1996. Many electrosensitive
persons suffer from fatigue and concentration difficulties their symptoms
often dismissed as extreme intolerance to stress or imaginary illness.
Professor Per-Arne Ockerman, professor of Clinical Chemistry in Gothenburg,
Sweden, has examined what actually happens in the body when an
electrosensitive individual is exposed to electromagnetic fields. (i)
References:
(i)
Ockerman Study (see attachment #1)
(ii)
Cellular Stress is Induced by Electromagnetic Fields. R. Goodman, H. Lin,
L. Han, M. Jin and M. Blank, Departments of Pathology and Physiology,
Columbia University, New York, New York 10032 U.S.A. It mentions in the
Results and Discussion of this paper that data on magnetic field stimulation
maybe considered along with other environmental stresses.
(iii)
Poole C, Kavet R, Funch DP, Donelan K, Charry JM, Dreyer NA. Depressive
symptoms and headaches in relation to proximity to an alternating-current
transmission line right-of-way. American Journal of epidemiology.
1993:137:318-30.
(iv)
Dolk, H., Elliott, P., Shaddick, G., Walls, P., Grundy, G., and Thakrar,
G., 1997b: Cancer incidence near radio and television transmitters in Great
Britain, II All high power transmitters. American J. of Epidemiology, 145(1)
pp 10-17.
3. CHILDREN'S HEALTH AT RISK
There are also serious concerns in regard to the aggregate of EME exposure
to the community, especially children, who are repeatedly exposed,
simultaneously, to a number of frequencies of electromagnetic energy, at any
time of the day or night in the school, home and workplace.
(# 4) Hocking B Gordon I Hatfield G Grain H. Cancer incidence and proximity
to TV towers Med J Aust 1996; 165: 601-605). Conclusion: "There was an
association between proximity to the TV towers and decreased survival among
cases of childhood leukemia." The risk factor (mortality rate ratio) was
2.1. i.e., Those leukemia victims living within the inner ring (of proximity
to the towers) had a death experience ratio that was 2.1 times that of those
who lived in the outer ring (of proximity to the TV towers) in North Sydney,
Australia.....
There are newspaper reports from the UK that episodes of epileptic seizures
have increased in number in a school since mobile phone use has increased.
4.GENETIC IMPLICATIONS
EME has been found to cause DNA changes which may lead to genetic
abnormalities.
DNA damage and red blood cell damage have been identified as associated with
EME exposure.
The work of Dr Henry Lai, and others in the current scientific literature,
reinforce the remarks of one researcher who ten years ago said that no one
should live near high voltage power lines unless they are certain their
parents and grandparents had impeccable genes ! This remark made in relation
to the 50 Hertz powerline frequency exposure, equally applies to all EME
exposure.
Certainly, there will be people with strong genetic backgrounds who will be
unaffected by EME exposure. Conversely, these people may well become the
future minority group in regard to EME injury.
References:
(#5) Lai.,H.; Singh, N P. Acute low-intensity microwave exposure increases
DNA single-strand breaks in rat brain cells. Bioelectromagnetics 16:207-210,
1995. ]
(#6) Swicord, M.L. and Davis, C.C. (1982) Microwave absorption of DNA
between 8 and 12 GHz. Biopolymers, 21: 2453-2460.
EME is implicated in many debilitating and or serious health conditions ,
which are often immune system related. e.g.
allergies
repeated 'flu like episodes
auto-immune diseases
cancer
CANCER CONNECTION
The potential to adversely impact on the immune system function, highlights
EME as a notable health hazard. This environmental factor, while linked with
the cause of cancer may also inhibit the healing process of those recovering
from cancer by impacting adversely on the immune system. This would also
apply to the healing process of any disease. EME exposure is known to alter
the action of some drugs, inhibiting the action of some, yet potentiating
the effect of others.
Patients with breast and prostate cancer, leukemia and non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma, brain tumour, with hindsight and when prompted, also report to
have been chronically exposed to EME from identical locations as those
reportedly associated with EME intolerance.
Heart attacks, high blood pressure, multiple allergies are also reported by
people with chronic EME exposure
The recent review of the Dr. Bruce Hocking study where childhood leukemia
survival rates were dependant on the distance the patients lived from TV
transmission towers, must be heeded. (See ref # 4)
The cause of cancer in its' many forms may well be multi-factorial and
includes EME which is beyond doubt involved in the proliferation of cancer
cells, if not the actual cause. Radiofrequency radiation (RFR) is known to
increase the rate of tumour growth.(i) Bowel cancer cells grow at a faster
rate when exposed to EME. (ii) The exact mechanism governing how this occurs
does not matter - the fact that it does occur - matters a great deal.
References:
(i) Mobile Phones and Their Transmitter Base Stations (Section 1.10) D
Maisch , Emfacts Consultancy Phone 03 62 4301 95
(ii) Phillips, J.L., (1986) et al, Transferrin Binding to two human colon
carcinoma cell lines: characterization and effects of 60Hz Fields. Cancer
research,46.239-44.
Increasing numbers of people are reporting adverse health effects which have
occurred only after commencing the use of mobile phones. Headaches and
memory loss reports are common effects clearly traced by users to the
exposure of EME produced by the phones.
At present, most of the research into biological effects is centered around
those occurring at the head and brain. The range of research should now
broaden in order to look at the whole body effects, in view of the fact that
people have reported symptoms occurring elsewhere other than on the head,
which they can clearly associate with mobile phone use. Pain and discomfort
are experienced by some people when in the same room or motor vehicle as a
mobile phone user. This can occur whether the phone is either in standby
mode or during actual transmission. The effect is akin to the well
established passive smoking syndrome.
Scientific research that is now centered around the head only assumes that
biological effects manifest from the heating effect only of EME exposure -
that the specific absorption rate (SAR) is the only parameter that matters.
Dr Michael Repacholi, when questioned on this point, said that the
absorption of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) energy could not penetrate
deeply enough into the body to affect internal organs. His comment is also
based on the assumption that the only parameter of any consequence in regard
to RFR is the heating or thermal effects. The following anecdote would
appear to contradict the established method of determining biological
effects of RFR exposure and their subsequent effect on health:
Recently a man reported having treatment for heart pains. Medical
investigation failed to reveal the cause. The pains ceased when he
transferred the mobile phone from his shirt pocket to a belt at the waist.
He soon developed pain in the kidney area, again, no medical cause found.
This condition ceased also after removing the mobile phone from the belt. .
Such reports are barely a glimpse of the impact EME exposure is already
having on the community - the increase of national health costs and
reduction in production in the workforce.
Chronic stressors are known to contribute to serious ill-health in humans.
Exposure to biologically disturbing levels of EMF, of any frequency ,
constitute a chronic stressor, with the potential for the development of
human disease.
Scientific evidence now clearly demonstrates the imperative need for
constructive and urgent action to reduce and control RFR/EME exposure to the
community.
Reference: http://www.feb.se/EMF-I/EMF
January 18th 2000 " The European Commission indicates there is clear
evidence to warrant concern about the installation of mobile phone base
stations in urban centres "
6. ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE NOT TO BE DISMISSED
The emergence of anecdotal evidence of adverse EME/RFR effects reflecting
scientific studies showing an adverse biological outcome, should be taken
seriously.
Valuable anecdotal evidence, derived from the experiences of real people, in
the real world, should be heeded and not summarily dismissed by
investigating committees, as is usually the case. Anecdotal evidence is the
very basis of scientific study.
At the present time in Sydney , anecdotal evidence is being gathered for a
brain cancer/ mobile phone use study. Apparently it's value acknowledged
when officially solicited, though not when voluntarily offered. In one
Sydney street where both high and low voltage power lines are located, five
prostate cancer as well as three other cancer cases have occurred. EME
survey results were offered to the Cancer Council on advice from a senior
officer of an electricity power authority. To the astonishment of all, the
Cancer Council declined to investigate, the reason given, that studies of
this kind did not reveal useful results.
7. SCIENTIFIC UNCERTAINTY NO LONGER SO UNCERTAIN
Britain appears to have now taken the lead in understanding the nature,
scope and implications of the probable health threat posed by the presence
of RF/MW electromagnetic radiation in the environment.
Included here, from the final report of Sir William Stewart's Independent
Expert Group on Mobile Phones ( IEGMP) scientific group are the Main
Conclusions on the Possible Effects of Mobile Phone Technology on Human
Health.
** 1.18 There is now scientific evidence, however, which suggests that there
may be biological effects occurring at exposures below these guidelines
(paragraphs 5.1765.194, 6.38). This does not necessarily mean that these
effects lead to disease or injury, but it is potentially important
information and we consider the implications below.
1.19 There are additional factors that need to be taken into account in
assessing any possible health effects. Populations as a whole are not
genetically homogeneous and people can vary in their susceptibility to
environmental hazards. There are well-established examples in the literature
of the genetic predisposition of some groups, which could influence
sensitivity to disease. There could also be a dependence on age. **
(Part of para 1.19.)
** We conclude therefore that it is not possible at present to say that
exposure to RF radiation, even at levels below national guidelines, is
totally without potential adverse health effects, and that the gaps in
knowledge are sufficient to justify a precautionary approach (Chapter 5,
paragraphs 6.356.42). **
** 1.20 In the light of the above considerations we recommend that a
precautionary approach to the use of mobile phone technologies be adopted
until much more detailed and scientifically robust information on any health
effects becomes available (Chapter 5, paragraphs 6.356.42).
1.21 We note that a precautionary approach, in itself, is not without cost
(paragraph 6.16) but we consider it to be an essential approach at this
early stage in our understanding of mobile phone technology and its
potential to impact on biological systems and on human health.**
NOTE ; "precautionary approach"
** 1.24 We recommend that national and local government, industry and the
consumer should all become actively involved in addressing concerns about
possible health effects of mobile phones (paragraph 6.40).
1.25 Our recommendations focus on five areas:
advice to Government,
advice to industry,
research requirements,
the need for better public information and consumer choice,
the role of NRPB. **
In all five categories, the group suggests specific changes to the way this
problem is/has been treated in the U.K. in the past It is noteworthy that
the inclusion of the public and local government input is recommended as a
part of the solution.
( U.K. Express Newspapers 3/5/00.) Scientists are now advising parents to
discourage children from using mobile phones.)
IT HAS ALL BEEN SAID
Thousands of publications are now available on the biological effects of
electromagnetic field exposure associated by 50-60 Hz powerline and
radio/microwave frequencies. Many more millions of words have been written
on the actual and potential threat to human health from such exposure.
Scientific evidence now clearly demonstrates the imperative need for
constructive and urgent action to reduce/control RFR/EME at levels that have
long term biological implications.
The basis for community concerns has been stated clearly and succinctly. The
papers and studies cited in this submission are but a sample of relevant
papers now available.
These papers, authored by:
Professor P Ockerman Attachment #1
Dr Neil Cherry, Attachment #2
Dr Reginald Hyland Attachment . #3
Mr Don Maisch, Attachment . #4
8. AUSTRALIAN PRUDENT AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES
On a positive note, a paper titled 'Prudent Avoidance Guidelines for Power
Frequency Magnetic Fields' was published in the journal, Radiation
Protection in Australia (1999). It provides guidelines for mitigating
exposure from 50 Hertz power sites in accordance with a policy of prudent
avoidance.
This paper has yet to be seriously adopted within in a code of practice by
industry, builders, architects, electricians and others who have connection
with planning, construction and installation of electrical equipment and
cabling. The Guidelines should be adopted Australia wide without delay. (See
attachment #5)
Of immense significance are the contents of a document titled 'Biological
Effects of Extremely Low-Frequency Electric and Magnetic Fields" This
document, which advocates a 2mG exposure limit, was prematurely released in
1995 and was said to be officially released in Feb 2000. It is yet to appear
in the public domain. This document should be referred to and noted in the
Inquiry. (See reference #9 )
9. ICNIRP GUIDELINES on 50-60 HERTZ ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD RADIATION
( International Commission of non-Ionizing Radiation Protection)
The ICNIRP Guidelines, are clearly unacceptable as a basis for health
standards.
The Guidelines do not recognise the non-heating biological effects or long
term low level EMF/RFR exposure to humans. (See attachments #2Cherry,#3
Hyland, #4Maisch )
If the current, inadequate ICNIRP guidelines are recommended by the present
Inquiry, as a basis for a health standard for RFR/MW energy exposure, are we
then to expect the same ICNIRP guidelines to be used also as a basis for a
50-60 Hertz powerline frequencies, health standard ? If so, the same public
dissatisfaction occur.
We emphasize here that to overlook the considerations outlined in this
submission would be a grave oversight by the Senate committee. Any
recommendations resulting from this Inquiry would then have, by omission,
the potential to impact adversely on the Australian community, for
generations to come.
Taking the foregoing, and the attachments into account, we therefore
respectfully submit :
The ICNIRP recommendations are inadequate as a basis for an EMF/RFR health
standard as presently proposed by ARPANSA.
Recommendations for strategies to reduce human exposure to RFR need to be
made as a matter of urgency.
Any committee charged with setting standards /levels of exposure to RFR/EME
should be independent of commercial vested interests This includes the
Commonwealth Government, which benefits from revenue raised by licensing
fees from RF/EME apparatus.
The COMMUNITY should be recognised as the largest stakeholder in the EME/RFR
issue and should be solidly represented on all committees relevant to
environmental health The committee should include:
Industry representation,
Occupational Health and Safety Officers familiar with and or trained in
electromagnetic radiation sanitation
Community representatives familiar with the EMR/EME health issue.
Funding for further research should be allocated with greater largesse to
the scientists in this country who clearly have the ability to deliver
meaningful work on the EME/RFR health factor.
It makes little economic sense for a government to accrue revenue from
licensing a technology that has the potential to overload the health
services of the community, which in turn requires a vast amount of
government funding.
We urge the Senate Inquiry Committee to exercise duty of care - by heeding
all the relevant data presented to this Inquiry, from all sources, to better
serve the interest of the community.
Yours sincerely
Betty Venables, Co-ordinator EMR SAFETY NETWORK-INTERNATIONAL
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REFERENCES AND ATTACHMENTS
Attachments #1.Professor Per. Ockerman
Attachment #2. Dr Neil Cherry Reports (Excerpts only from Cherry report-
full Report, citing 262 references, is available on the internet at:
emfguru.com
Attachment #3 Dr R Hyland
Attachment #4 Don Maisch
Attachment #5 K. Nuttall, P.J. Flanagan, G. Melik
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PRUDENT AVOIDANCE GUIDELINES FOR POWER FREQUENCY MAGNETIC FIELDS. (1999)
Presented at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Australasian Radiation
Protection Society Inc., 11-15 October 1999 and published in that Society's
Journal, RADIATION PROTECTION IN AUSTRALIA, December 1999, Volume 16, No3.
( A similar paper was also presented at the World Health Organisation's
(WHO) conference on EMF, in Geneva in November 1998. ) (WHO website;
http://www.who.int/peh-emf/publications/pdfs/ottawa.pdf ) Hard copy is
available from Energy Australia Phone 61+ 2 9269 7344
Reference # 7 Barnett, S.B., 1994, CSIRO report on the status of research on
biological effects and safety of electromagnetic radiation:
telecommunication frequencies. Ultrasonics Laboratory, Radiophysics
Division, CSIRO, pp 174, June 1994.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Following the deliberation of 142 written submissions received by the
Australian Government Senate Inquiry into Electromagnetic Emissions &
Exposure Standard, Public Hearings were held in the cities of Canberra,
Melbourne and Sydney. The authors of 30 submissions were invited to make
presentations at these hearings. A supplementary submission was tabled at
this meeting, by The EMR SAFETY NETWORK-INTERNATIONAL, at the Sydney Hearing
on 12th November 2000.
Excerpts of the address given at the Sydney hearing , by Mr Richard Watkins,
for Betty Venables,(Co-ordinator ) who was unable to attend.
Madam Chair and Committee Members,
I commend the efforts of this Inquiry and thank the committee for the
opportunity to contribute. Attention to the issues surrounding EMR has been
long overdue at government level.
I tender this submission as a private citizen with a background of health
problems associated with EMR exposure. I also represent those people who
have sought my guidance on how to identify and deal with their EMR problems.
Anecdotal evidence of these cases has been documented and similar evidence
has been recorded by others in USA and Sweden.
MY BACKGROUND
My knowledge of EMR may not have been derived as a result of a career
background , in related industries. However, since early 1989, extensive
study of reliable literature and the assistance of people in the medical and
technical fields has provided me with a firm understanding of the subject.
In 1988 I consulted a medical specialist regarding multiple allergies. It
was suggested and later confirmed, that electric and magnetic fields (EMR)
exposure could also be involved., that some allergies may well have been EMR
initiated or exacerbated. EMR is believed to interfere with the regulatory
process of the human system, e.g., heart rate and brain function.
Investigation of my environment with a Gaussmeter which measures the
magnetic field and also an electric field detector, revealed the magnetic
field levels which I had been exposed to were well within the range of those
officially accepted as safe. However, painful, personal experience revealed
that these 'safe' levels were triggering migraine, headaches, insomnia,
generalised arthritic type pain, memory loss, carbohydrate caving, giddiness
and depression. Medical tests revealed no pathology in my case.
Avoidance and reduction of EMR resulted in recovery from these debilitating
conditions. The absence of their recurrence resulted in both immediate and
long term, improved health. These remarkable results prompted further study
of ;
the abundant literature on the biological effects of EMR
the lack of official attention to low level, non-heating EMR biological
effects, which would reasonably be expected to impact adversely on human
health.
the range of adverse reactions experienced by many people, during or after
exposure to low level EMR.
PUBLIC AWARENESS
I have been active since 1989 in creating public awareness of the potential
impact of EMR exposure on health.
I have successfully sought assistance from power authorities to assess EMR
levels in homes, where health was a concern. Though it is not official
policy of the particular power authority, some officers refer people to me,
regarding EMR matters.
I would like to table my self published book Electromagnetic Radiation and
Your Health ISBN 0 646 29952 as a supplementary submission. Copies of this
are held in the State Parliamentary Library and National Libraries.
TREATMENT OF EMR INDUCED SYMPTOMS
There is advice currently available to General Practitioners on EMR,
.contained in a publication titled Information to GPs - Electromagnetic
Radiation a 'Cancer Control Bulletin' This bulletin states that readers
should see things in proportion namely that concern about EMR should be seen
as a distraction in comparison to the known cancer causing agents such as
smoking etc.
We may well ponder the length of time it took for cigarette smoking to be
recognised as a cancer causing agent. And yet this publication is almost
dismissive of the EMR factor in relation to health.
The authors of the paper cite two scientific studies and The Australian
Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the other from
the World Health Organisation. (WHO) as further sources of information. If
that material gives the impression that EMR is merely a distraction,
clearly, the source is seriously inadequate.
The responsibility of ARPANSA and WHO is immense, it is essential they be
kept up to date with this issue, in the public interest.
EMR NOT CONSIDERED
Many people are experiencing disturbing clinical symptoms that, upon medical
investigation no supportive pathology is found. Treated symptomatically for
headaches, migraine attacks, insomnia, unexplained tiredness, chronic
non-specific pain, skin rashes, depression and irritability, people can be
on medication for long periods of time with the attendant risk of
undesirable side effects from drug treatment, even becoming allergic to the
drugs.
The possibility of EMR exposure being involved in these cases is unlikely
to be considered given the degree of knowledge of the EMR health factor, by
the general practitioner.
SELF HELP
It has been found that, after simple EMR avoidance measures were taken, in
many cases, symptoms abated, occurred infrequently, or not at all, reducing
or eliminating the need for treatment. AT NO TIME IS IT SUGGESTED THAT
MEDICAL TREATMENT IS TO BE DISCONTINUED WITHOUT CONSULTATION WITH YOUR
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
RELEASE OF SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Emf's as a Human Carcinogen
In 1998 a working Group under the RAPID program classed EMF's as a 2B
possible carcinogen. Now it appears almost certain in 2001 both the
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) the California Dept of
Health Services will each independently classify EMF as a possible
carcinogen.
COST TO THE COMMUNITY
National Health care costs are of great concern., that of cancer treatments
alone, is enormous. Medical resources are heavily involved in a whole range
of health conditions for which no pathology can be found. Depression,
chronic fatigue, chronic headaches are conditions often considered to be
psychosomatic.
Industrial accidents and stress are rife in the workplace - yet the
environmental EMR factor is completely overlooked as a possible cause .
Toxic chemical pollution and EMR exposure are involved as initiators and
promoters of cancer. Birth defects, miscarriages have all been linked with
EMR exposure.
The EMR health issue, properly addressed, at medical, government, corporate,
occupational health and safety levels and by the householder, could create
considerable financial savings at government and personal level - not to
mention less pain and suffering in the community.
To do so, the EMR health factor must first be openly acknowledged. Current
scientific studies revealing biological effects of EMR confirm reported
injurious effects on health - as many of us are painfully aware.
Adequate education programs and EMR reduction strategies need to be devised
and made readily available to the public
RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EFFCTS.
MOBILE PHONES There have been recently reported studies of mobile phone
radiation linked with heart and kidney disease. In the UK heart disease
claims 150,000 lives per year. In Australia 59,000 heart disease deaths
occur .
The following anecdotal experiences are noted.
# 1 An electrical contractor recently experienced pains in the heart region
for which no pathological cause was found. He recalled an earlier warning to
avoid the habit of carrying a mobile phone in a shirt pocket. He moved the
phone to a belt at his waist and the heart pains ceased.. A short time later
he suffered pains in kidney region. No pathological cause was found. The
phone was removed from this location also and the kidney region pain ceased.
He has had no further problems.
# 2 A woman experienced mild to severe discomfort up to a few feet away
from a mobile phone in standby mode. . When the phone rings, upper back
tension, neck pain, breathing difficulty and anxiety occur. The following
day muscular stiffness is worse than usual . Her rheumatoid arthritis pain
is often triggered by RFR exposure.
Two large Sydney hospitals, the Royal North Shore Hospital and the St George
Hospital have policies which advise restricted use of mobile phones by staff
members.
SLEEP PATTERNS ALTERED BY RFR
A study conducted at the sleep laboratory of the University of Zurich has
found that exposing volunteers to digital mobile phone radiation (GSM) for
30 minutes while awake, resulted in significantly altered EEG activity after
they fell asleep. This demonstrates a delay period between exposure and the
onset of known radiation effects.
Impaired quality of sleep is known to impact adversely on health.
Worth noting is the case of the changes in habit of a large number of caged
exotic birds located about 150 metres from an analogue cellphone antenna. No
problems were encountered until the mobile phone antenna was upgraded to the
digital system. The following breeding season, most birds refused to breed.
Those that did, destroyed most of their eggs, those that hatched were
prematurely ejected from the nest.
Two only survived. The birds moulted continuously and were uncommonly
aggressive. Veterinary investigation could not find evidence of disease in
the birds. The owner of this has moved elsewhere.
At distance of 200 metres from the same base station, the behaviour of
racing pigeons changed dramatically, they became disoriented, unable to
determine which way to fly. It would appear that the birds could no longer
tolerate the change in the EMR environment.
In another Sydney suburb, on a high rise building, a change in habits of a
'resident' flock of crows was observed after a digital mobile base station
was installed on the roof. The birds became noisy and restless for a number
of days before unexpectedly vacating the area.
Residents in nearby high rise buildings also complained of debilitating
changes in health.
These incidents indicate that the stressful environment created by
radiofrequency radiation from mobile phone base stations will adversely
affect birdlife and humans alike.
There are also reports of cancer development within a three year period of
base station installations in residential areas.
The North Shore Times on October 10th reports that breast cancer has a high
incidence level in women living on the Sydney's North Shore. Dr Bruce
Hocking found high incidence of leukemia in children and how their survival
rate was linked with distance from a TV transmission tower. Three major TV
transmission towers share this same location. Radiofrequency radiation from
these sources could add to the cumulative levels of EMR to residents of that
area. Further careful study may well reveal a connection.
ADEQUATE WARNING SIGNS
All radio and microwave transmitters should be indicated with clearly
visible signs. The general public have the right to know the extent to which
they are exposed to RFR. There are now displayed warning signs for mobile
phones to be switched off to prevent interference to computerised equipment.
One should wish, indeed demand, that the human system be given the same
consideration.
BRAIN TUMOURS
One of the submissions to this very Inquiry is from a young man who has
needed surgery
for removal of a mass which developed on the right hand side of the skull.
He feels that this is closely connected with his right hand usage of a
mobile phone over a 6 year period.
There appears to be an alarming number of brain tumour cases among young
people. Their mobile phone habits and other EMR exposures should be
investigated.
50 HERTZ EXPOSURE EFFECTS
ANECDOTES:
# 1 A couple had poor sleep patterns resulting in "head noises" and
diminished level of concentration. High levels of EMR were found on a
recently installed water pipe, located near to an electric cable. Advise to
move the bed was taken and after four nights the symptoms vanished.
Relocating the water pipe solved the problem.
Due to the nature of the wiring installation in building complexes EMR
exposure reduction is limited and would be beyond the control of the
majority of people living in villas or unit apartments. This is a major
problem and needs to be addressed by an appropriate building code amendment.
Careful study of both the wealth of scientific material available and the
anecdotal evidence of EMR effects, clearly indicates an association between
EMR of a number of frequencies and many health abnormalities .
Leading epidemiologists have recently found that children exposed to
magnetic field levels of 4 milliGauss and upwards, have twice the chance of
developing childhood leukemia.
It is now virtually impossible to deny the connection between EMR exposure
and human health. Certainly, biological effects seen in the laboratory can
reasonably be seen to be involved in health abnormalities.
ELECTRO-HYPERSENSITIVITY
Electro-hypersensitivity (EHS) occurring in both children and adults must
also be acknowledged and respected..
These people are not merely a few 'electrophobic' individuals seeking
attention and special protection - they are visible examples of the injury
that any individual may ultimately sustain due to EMR exposure, occurring at
levels well below the now accepted standards based on the ICNIRP guidelines.
At present EHS is believed to be affecting only a minority group.- in my
view this is a gross underestimation of the real situation
EHS people may not always present a physically visible condition. The unique
physiology and genetic make-up of the individual will determine the degree
of adaption to the EMR environment, before injury occurs and to which system
of the body.
Many symptoms are of a neurological nature, subjective, hidden from view to
the world, yet causing untold pain to the victim - all too easily these
people experience a form of discrimination and misdiagnosis, being told that
their condition is "all in the mind", adding to the considerable stress of
that individual.
Personal experience and careful observation indicate that EMR exposure has
adversely impacted on some people and that when action has been taken of a
significant measure to avoid exposure, partial or full recovery has taken
place. .
HEALTH EFFECTS AT BELOW ACCEPTED STANDARD LEVELS OF EMR
We have on record unsolicited anecdotal evidence provided by over 100
individuals who have experienced acute or permanent injury to health, This
has occurred as a result of EMR exposure. This has occurred at levels well
under the officially accepted standards of exposure, which are based on the
now inadequate ICNIRP recommendations. Organisations worldwide are
collecting similar data. In our view these cases could represent but the tip
of the iceberg.
STANDARDS
The existing standards of 5,000 milliGauss magnetic field for occupational
exposure and 1,000 milliGauss magnetic field for public exposure cannot be
accepted in the interest of public health. We need to actively work toward
the absolute minimum of less than 2mG exposure as recommended by the expert
committee We should not wait for this document to be officially released.
This country should take the lead in this vital community health issue.
Betty Venables,(Co-ordinator )12th November, 2000
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THE SENATE INQUIRY FINAL REPORT
The majority of the Senate committee members were not in agreement with
Chairperson Senator Lynn Allison's final report on the above Inquiry. In
fact the Deputy Chairman said the Inquiry was a "waste of money ". Five
Labour members of the committee did not believe there was a significant risk
based on the evidence presented. This led them to issue a 'minority report'
recommending only that there be further research and that the proposed
ARPANSA standards were acceptable.
In contrast, Chairwoman Senator Lynn Allison's report, recommends a number
of responsible actions be taken to serve the public interest. The full
report is available on the Web at: www.aph.gov.au/senate.environment
A POINT TO PONDER
Environmental Toxicity - the Human Cost
VIETNAM VETERANS - Help for Vietnam Veterans' Children
A new programme has been established to help Vietnam Veterans' families with
the medical costs of children with spinabifida manifesta ,cleft lip/palate,
adrenal gland cancer and acute myeloid leukemia.
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs Bruce Scott and the Minister for Health
Michael Wooldridge, announced the Vietnam Veterans' Childrens' Support
Programme in November last year. The VVCSP was established after the Vietnam
veterans health study indicated a higher prevalence of some conditions among
the children of Vietnam veterans than in the general community. Under the
programme Vietnam veterans children who have spinabifida, cleft lip/palate
adrenal gland cancer and acute myeloid leukemia will receive assistance with
their treatment costs and provision of medical aids and appliances.
Sufferers of adrenal gland cancer and acute myeloid leukemia are also
eligible for assistance with travel accommodation and expenses for medical
treatment. The benefits are available to children who suffer from the above
conditions, who are birth children of Vietnam veterans, who were conceived
after their parents' Vietnam service. The programme is administered by the
Department of Health and Aged Care.
Further information on Website, www.health.gov.au/hfs/haf/vvcsp/index.htm
Co-ordinator: Phone 1800 550 504
Reference: Vetaffairs Vol 17, March 2001, ISSN 0819-8934
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In ten years we may know ?
From an interview in the New Scientist magazine 20th January 2001, Africa's
spokesman on biotech issues at the United Nations, Rewolde Berhan Egziabher,
gave an insightful answer to a question - one that should be seriously
considered by purveyors of electronic products and governments alike.
Q.. "You argue that we shouldn't use GM (genetically modified ) products
until scientists are sure they are safe - possibly for another 10 years.
This logic has never applied to other technologies, such as mobile phones .
Why is GM different?
A.. Just because we have been committing mistakes in the past doesn't mean
that we have to continue to make them. We need to learn from previous
mistakes. DDT wasn't immediately seen to be poisonous to humans but it turns
out to have a very insidious impact. If mobile phones are useful for only
ten years they might as well be scrapped. But if they continue to be useful,
a delay of ten years to make sure that they're safe wouldn't be such a major
hurdle for humanity".
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Laboratory versus Real Life EMR Exposures
From the 1997 EMF Research Review. " Several papers relating to the
estimates of induced currents in human organs were presented. These
suggested that fields and currents induced in the body were underestimated
when organ models were considered in isolation, rather than in situ."
This statement highlights the fact that laboratory results of such
experiments are but indicators of, and do not accurately reflect, the 'real
world' EME exposure effects on human beings.
We also quote from the Victorian Radiation Advisory Committee's September
1995 Annual report ; " It cannot be too strongly emphasised that
epidemiology has met it's limits in regard to the present generation of (EMF
health effects) studies and that future work must be based on more
meaningful and accurate exposure assessment in individuals."
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