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- Facts About Wearable Technology | Radiation and Your Health | CDC
Wearable technology uses low-powered radiofrequency (RF) and emits a type of non-ionizing radiation
- About Non-Ionizing Radiation | Radiation and Your Health | CDC
Overview Radiation exists all around us, from both natural and manmade sources, and is in two forms: ionizing and non-ionizing radiation Ionizing radiation is a form of energy that acts by removing electrons from atoms and molecules of materials These materials include air, water, and living tissue Ionizing radiation can travel unseen and pass through these materials
- Signs and Symptoms of Radiation Exposure
Short-term health effects of radiation exposure and contamination include Acute Radiation Syndrome and Cutaneous Radiation Injury If you experience symptoms of Acute Radiation Syndrome and Cutaneous Radiation Injury after a radiation emergency, seek medical attention as soon as it is safe Medical professionals will determine if treatments are needed
- Facts About Cell Phones and Your Health
Yes – cell phones and cordless phones use radiofrequency (RF) radiation to send signals RF radiation is different from other types of radiation (like x-rays) that we know can be harmful We don’t know for sure if RF radiation from cell phones can cause health problems years later The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified RF radiation as a “possible human
- Facts About Radiation from Airport Security Screening
Radiation exposure from airport security screening The United States uses millimeter-wave technology in airport security scans This form of technology uses low-energy non-ionizing radiation that releases thousands of times less energy than a cell phone The U S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has federal authority to set standards for machines that produce radiation, including millimeter
- Preparing for a Radiation Emergency | Radiation Emergencies | CDC
Radiation emergencies may be intentional (e g , caused by terrorists) or unintentional If a radiation emergency occurs, you can take actions to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets The best way to protect yourself in a radiation emergency is to get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned
- Facts About Radiation from Air Travel
Radiation from air travel comes from cosmic radiation, or radiation from space Cosmic radiation is produced by the stars, including our own sun You would be exposed to about 0 035 mSv (3 5 mrem) of cosmic radiation if you were to fly within the United States from the east coast to the west coast
- EMFs In The Workplace (96-129) | NIOSH | CDC
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
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