The Microwave Syndrome: A Preliminary Study in Spain

TLDR

A health survey in Murcia, Spain, near a DCS‑1800 MHz cellular base station collected self‑reported microwave‑sickness symptoms and measured residential power density. Statistical analysis revealed a significant correlation between symptom severity and measured power density, with the higher‑exposure group reporting greater severity.

Abstract

A health survey was carried out in Murcia, Spain, in the vicinity of a Cellular Phone Base Station working in DCS‐1800 MHz. This survey contained health items related to "microwave sickness" or "RF syndrome." The microwave power density was measured at the respondents' homes. Statistical analysis showed significant correlation between the declared severity of the symptoms and the measured power density. The separation of respondents into two different exposure groups also showed an increase of the declared severity in the group with the higher exposure.