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Background to the Establishment of the Center

Humans have been exposed to non-ionizing radiation since the dawn of time.  However, advances in technology, and in particular the use of mobile phones (since the mid-1990s), have increased this exposure and its sources considerably.  Environmental exposure (e.g.

Recommendations for Educated Use of Cellphones

The Tnuda Center updated the recommendations for educated use of cellphones, following its review of the current international recommendations:

To the full recommendations

4.7.2019

 

Launching of the TNUDA Information Center Website

 

The website of TNUDA, the Israeli National Information Center for Non-Ionizing Radiation, was launched on September 16th, 2014.  This site serves as the 'showcase' and main channel of communication between the Center and its target audiences.

 

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First Expert Meeting

 

The first Expert Meeting of the TNUDA Information Center was held at the Holon Institute of Technology (H.I.T) in November 2013.

 

The TNUDA Information Center is closely supported by an Expert Committee composed of scientists from Israel and abroad, including experts in biology and basic research, medicine, public health, epidemiology, health policy-making, and engineering.  Knowledge on non-ionizing radiation is very complex and thus requires synergy between many fields of expertise.

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Addiction to Mobile Phones

Public Debate on the use of the wireless network (Wi-Fi) in schools

 

The use of laptops, tablets and smart mobile phones has become an integral part of daily life in Israel and throughout the world over the past few years.  Wireless communication networks installed at numerous points in the public domain, such as coffee-houses, parks and beaches, allow for constant connection to the Internet.

What are Populations at Risk?

 

 

Policy and Legislation - Introduction

Even if we really wish to avoid daily exposure to non-ionizing radiation, or at least to that emitted by man-made devices and appliances, the chances of succeeding are almost nil.  Moreover, we are often totally unaware of being exposed to this type of radiation – for instance, when we are a certain distance away from high voltage power lines or communicati

Physics of Radiation – Introduction

Since the 19th century there have been tremendous advances in the discovery and scientific theories relating to matter and radiation (in particular, light).  An understanding of the basic physical properties of radiation, now almost common knowledge, has enabled mankind to develop important technologies that apply to all aspects of life.

Health consequences – Background

 

 

Non-ionizing radiation may be classified according to different frequency ranges, each of which has distinct physical properties derived from its wave lengths, magnetic and electrical fields.  Each physical property may affect health in a different way.

    
         
 

he technological advances in telecommunications over the past few decades, have led to increased exposure of the public to non-ionizing radiation. The increasing exposure has raised concern regarding the potential effects of non-ionizing radiation on health.

    
         
 

Numerous studies have examined the effect of non-ionizing radiation on health, and the mechanisms through which it may affect body cells.  The studies examined the effects of various frequencies of non-ionizing radiation, from those of electrical grids (extremely low electromagnetic frequency - ELF) through to microwaves  (ultra-high frequency - UHF).

    
         
 

The best known proven effect of non-ionizing radiation is heating of tissues, observed mainly within the radiofrequency range.  However, heating is minimal in most devices emitting radiofrequency radiation; therefore it does not constitute a significant risk.

    
         
 

The main public concern regarding potential health risks of non-ionizing radiation focuses on the possibility that non-ionizing radiation has non-thermal effects (i.e., effects which are not directly related to heating).

    

 

 

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