Non-ionizing electromagnetic fields - biological effects terminology. A tutorial

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Uniform standards or preferred practices for non-ionizing electromagnetic field biological effects are not yet widely accepted and applied. However, those involved in environmental impact studies and the preparation of environmental impact statements require a familiarity with the terminology and methodology used in the development of the basic data. Non-ionizing electromagnetic waves are often confused with ionizing radiation. Nonionizing waves do not carry sufficient energy quanta to bring about changes in atoms and molecules as does ionizing radiation. Health and safety bioeffects mechanisms of non-ionizing waves include: interaction with electronic medical devices, electric shock, heat generation in living tissue, and influence on electromagnetically sensitive animals. Current, voltage, power, frequency, wave length, pulse width, electric field and magnetic field are among the terms needed to describe the quantification of electromagnetic bioeffects.

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