Outline of the WHO International EMF Project and its Current Trends

Abstract

Electromagnetic fields (EMF) of all frequencies represent one of the most common and fastest growing physical environmental factors being used for individual, industrial and commercial purposes all of the world. All these technologies have succeeded to make our life richer and easier. All populations are now exposed to varying degrees of EMF, and the levels will continue to increase as technology advances. Modern society is inconceivable without powerlines, computers, information communication technologies, mobile communications and television. However; these technologies have brought with them concerns about possible health effects associated with their use. As part of its Charter to protect public health and in response to public concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the International EMF Project since 1996 to date to assess the scientific evidence of possible health effects of EMF. The International EMF Project brings together current knowledge and available resources of key international and national agencies and scientific institutions in order to arrive at scientifically-sound recommendations for health risk assessments of exposure to static and time varying electromagnetic fields in the frequency range 0-300 GHz. The author offers outline of activities of the WHO International EMF Project and current trends of WHO health risk assessment on EMF.