Health risks of mobile phone towers

Finally, the Maharashtra Government wakes up to the threat of potential health risks posed by the radiofrequency (RF) radiation emitted by the mobile phone towers. The government has appointed a high-level committee of experts to look into the matter and recommend norms for erecting the towers. Radiation protection-dedicated blogs (http://radsafe.blogspot.com and http://icareforyou2007.blogspot.com) and the Mumbai Mirror have been continuously publishing posts/reports asking for regulation on the installation of towers and control on usage of mobile phones by children and others.

Research findings have shown that the radiation is harmful and internationally accepted standards are available for controlling the exposures (see www.radsafetyinfo.com).

It is a good move by the government and the ignorant public is waiting to see how the government tackles the strong lobby of telecom service providers who will oppose the government’s move at all costs.