Assessment of the potential threats to brain health posed by the radiation from 5G sub-6 GHz base stations in China using dosimetric methods

The 5G sub-6 GHz radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) are the most widely used in China’s communications. The public has expressed concerns about possible brain health effects of the higher frequency bands in 5G compared to 2G, 3G, and 4G bands. It is imperative to empirically investiga...

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Published in:Environmental science and pollution research international 2024-05, Vol.31 (21), p.31015-31027
Main Authors: Lin, Jiajin, Ding, Guirong, Liu, Xiaocao, Li, Jing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
4G mobile communication
5G mobile communication
Aquatic Pollution
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Brain
Brain - radiation effects
China
Commutation
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecotoxicology
Electric fields
Electromagnetic Fields
Electromagnetic Radiation
Environment
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Health
Exposure limits
Frequencies
Health hazards
Health risks
Humans
Radiation
Radio equipment
Radio Waves
Research Article
Virtual humans
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
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Summary:The 5G sub-6 GHz radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) are the most widely used in China’s communications. The public has expressed concerns about possible brain health effects of the higher frequency bands in 5G compared to 2G, 3G, and 4G bands. It is imperative to empirically investigate the potential health hazards of these novel frequency bands in 5G communication technology. This study evaluates the assessment of brain tissue dose coupling from sub-6 GHz band EMF emitted by base stations in China. Based on the 3D virtual human body model, the simulation environment was established. Dose including specific absorption rate (SAR) and internal electric field (IEF) between 2G, 3G, and 4G bands and 5G sub-6 GHz was investigated using normalized exposure values and exposure limits. The results indicate that the sub-6 GHz high-frequency band of 5G has the lowest dose value. It can be concluded that high-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 5G sub-6 GHz reduces the dose and health threats to the brain. This provides strong support for the promotion of 5G commutation in China and other regions.
ISSN:1614-7499
0944-1344
1614-7499
DOI:10.1007/s11356-024-33172-6