This
has reference to the news item in Times of India, February 26, 2014 entitled ”Anti-radiation
activists squirm as panel rubbishes IIT prof’s claim”.
I am
connected with the radiation protection field for over 4 decades. I can say
with confidence that biological effect of radiation is a highly complex subject
involving studies at molecular levels, and there are hundreds of such agents in
the environment and in our diet which can affect the DNA and cause health
effects. Natural background radiation is one such agent which can also
contribute significantly to the effect. The ionising part of the natural
background radiation is more potent as compared to the non-ionising radiation
emitted by the mobile towers.
Hence,
exaggerating the health effects caused by the non-ionising radiation (EMF
radiation), which is still not confirmed scientifically, is uncalled for. If at
all necessary, one should consult a micro/molecular biologist rather than an
electrical engineer, and take his/her opinion on this subject.
The
question is: can anyone be sure that the so-called reported health effects can
be exclusively attributed to radiation from mobile towers and not from natural
background radiation to which we are all exposed day-in day-out?
