Biological hazards of microwave radiation
Journal Article
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· J. Food Prot.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6686691
Microwave radiation is becoming more prevalent in the environment as a result of the increased use of radar units, guidance systems, power transmission lines, and microwave-operated ovens and appliances. Thermal effects of microwave radiation on a biological system were examined. Adverse effects on eyes, the nervous system, various blood cells, macromolecules, organs and organ systems, bone marrow, and cell membranes were identified. Genetic effects, particularly chromosomal aberrations and mitotic abnormalities, on plant and animal cells were observed. A Threshold Limit Value of exposure has been established. Precautions that must be taken when using a microwave oven or appliance are discussed. (2 diagrams, 41 references, 1 table)
- Research Organization:
- Kansas State Univ
- OSTI ID:
- 6686691
- Journal Information:
- J. Food Prot.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Food Prot.; (United States) Vol. 43:8; ISSN JFPRD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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NERVES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ORGANS
PLANT CELLS
POWER TRANSMISSION
RADIATIONS
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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMAL CELLS
ANIMAL TISSUES
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
BIOLOGICAL STRESS
BLOOD
BODY
BODY AREAS
BODY FLUIDS
BONE MARROW
CELL CONSTITUENTS
CELL MEMBRANES
ELECTRIC FIELDS
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
EYES
FACE
HAZARDS
HEAD
HEALTH HAZARDS
HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MATERIALS
MEMBRANES
MICROWAVE RADIATION
NERVES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ORGANS
PLANT CELLS
POWER TRANSMISSION
RADIATIONS
SENSE ORGANS
TISSUES