Is EMF a Health Hazard?

Everyone in our modern society is exposed to the electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) that surround all electric devices. Recently, scientific studies have raised questions about the possible health effects of EMFs.

EMFs are simply Electromagnetic Radiations, energy waves produced by the oscillation or acceleration of an electric charge. Computer workers can be exposed up to an average of 1.2 milligauss of EMFs while the normal exposure off the job is only 0.9 milligauss. The 33% increase of EMFs exposure could be lethal. Many studies found significantly higher cancer rates for men with average workday exposures above 4 milligauss. Given the fact that computer workers generally stay long hours in front of a computer, the workday exposures could well be above 4 milligauss.

With the popularity of laptops and Wi-Fi, the exposure level could be even bigger. One should certainly avoid having the laptop on his lap when using laptop. Although there is no proof of EMFs as being hazardous, perhaps the fact that researchers are still finding the answer will reveal a tip of an iceberg.