5G misinformation

An anti-5G sticker in Luxembourg.
An anti-5G sticker in Luxembourg

Misinformation related to 5G technology is widespread in many countries of the world. The spreading of false information and conspiracy theories has also been propagated by the general public and celebrities. In social media, misinformation related to 5G has been presented as facts, and circulated extensively.[1] There are no scientifically proven adverse health impacts from the exposure to 5G radio frequency radiation with levels below those suggested by the guidelines of regulating bodies, including the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).[2][3][4] Furthermore, studies have shown that there is no noticeable increase in the everyday radiofrequency electromagnetic exposure since 2012, despite the increased use of communication devices.[5]

  1. ^ "The Next Gen Future: Inquiry into the deployment, adoption and application of 5G in Australia". Australian Parliament. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. ^ Elzanaty, Ahmed; Chiaraviglio, Luca; Alouini, Mohamed-Slim (2021). "5G and EMF Exposure: Misinformation, Open Questions, and Potential Solutions". Frontiers in Communications and Networks. 2: 5. doi:10.3389/frcmn.2021.635716. hdl:10754/667536. ISSN 2673-530X.
  3. ^ Bushberg, J.T.; Chou, C.K.; Foster, K.R.; Kavet, R.; Maxson, D.P.; Tell, R.A.; Ziskin, M.C. (August 2020). "IEEE Committee on Man and Radiation—COMAR Technical Information Statement: Health and Safety Issues Concerning Exposure of the General Public to Electromagnetic Energy from 5G Wireless Communications Networks". Health Physics. 119 (2): 236–246. doi:10.1097/HP.0000000000001301. ISSN 0017-9078. PMC 7337122. PMID 32576739.
  4. ^ "5G confirmed safe by radiation watchdog". The Guardian. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  5. ^ Jalilian, Hamed; Eeftens, Marloes; Ziaei, Mansour; Röösli, Martin (1 September 2019). "Public exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in everyday microenvironments: An updated systematic review for Europe". Environmental Research. 176: 108517. Bibcode:2019ER....176j8517J. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2019.05.048. ISSN 0013-9351. PMID 31202043. S2CID 189897964. Retrieved 13 November 2021.