Genetic, carcinogenic and teratogenic effects of radiofrequency fields review

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: chromosomal aberration (chromosome break, sister chromatid exchange), micronucleus, DNA-damage (strand breaks)
• cell function: effects on sodium-potassium ATPase, ion fluxes
• cancer: tumor growth, lymphoma, leukaemia
• effects on the reproductive system: male fertility (e.g. testicular temperature, sperm count, -abnormalities); female fertility (e.g.: fetal weight, fetal/embryo death)
• epidemiology: morbidity, mortality, cancer risk

Exposure

• • RF field
  • microwaves
• • radar
  • microw. oven/heating device
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone base station
  • GSM