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"Tnuda Information Center" – A national center, constituted in accordance with a government decision, to provide information on health effects of non-ionizing radiation; Tnuda Information Center refers to its directors and staff, and/or any individual acting on its behalf or under this title (hereinafter: “Tnuda” and/or “the Information Center”).

 

Mobile Phones – Background

Cellphones are all around us and almost everyone uses them;
It seems that cellphones are here to stay!

Considering the widespread use of this device, questions regarding its use and the possible health effects of this exposure, arise.

What is cellular communication and how has it evolved over the years?

 

Does cellphone radiation affect our health?

 

What are the standards for limiting cellphone exposure and how are they established? 

         
Does cellphone use cause cancer?    

Is cellphone use addictive?

         

What are the recommendations for educated cellphone use?
Are there any specific guidelines designed for children?

 

Are sleep habits & sleep quality disturbed by cellphone use?

 

How is cellphone radiation measured?

 

 

International Guidelines on Non-Ionizing Radiation

 

Over the years, and especially in recent decades, there has been a growing need for recommendations and guidelines, in order to enable optimal use emerging technologies, while safeguarding public health.

 

The increased need is due to the widespread use of non-ionizing radiation all over the world, and the lack of scientific certainty regarding the possible health effects of exposure to radiation.

 

 

 

 

Activity Report on Non-Ionizing Radiation in Israel for 2014-2015

Annual national activity reports on non-ionizing radiation are published on the World Health Organization (WHO) website by the countries participating in the EMF project, Israel among them.

 

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Ministry of Education policy on the introduction of WI-FI in Schools

 

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On the issue of exposure to non-ionizing radiation the Ministry of Education supports the policy of the Ministry of Health and the TNUDA Center to promote the adoption of the precautionary principle. Accordingly, the exposure of students to this radiation should be reduced if and when possible, while striking a balance between protecting the children's health and using advanced technologies.

 

The Ministry of Education, which publishes guidelines and procedures in CEO Circulars  on various subjects, has formulated and published its opinion on the subject of Wi-Fi in one of these circulars.

 

 

Wireless Communication Network – WI-FI - Background

A wireless communication network (Wi-Fi) uses radio waves to transmit information and data from various end devices (such as laptops, tablets and smart phones) to the Internet and from it.

 

Risk Factor

Any attribute, characteristic or exposure of an individual that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury (source: WHO, http://www.who.int/topics/risk_factors/en/).

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