Radiation Protection Dosimetry · 2016 · 35 citations · 7 references
EngineeringEducational TechnologyElectrical EngineeringRadiation ProtectionRadiation SafetyWireless CommunicationsEnvironmental ExposuresExposure AssessmentMicrowave PropagationRadiation Exposure In ChildhoodRadiation HealthRadiation Risk AssessmentAdverse Health EffectsChildhood Ionizing Radiation ExposureHigh-frequency Electromagnetic FieldsRadiation Safety In ChildrenRadio Frequency CommunicationReference Exposure Levels
The increasing use of Wi-Fi in schools and other places has given rise to public concern that the radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields from Wi-Fi have the potential to adversely affect children. The current study measured typical and peak RF levels from Wi-Fi and other sources in 23 schools in Australia. All of the RF measurements were much lower than the reference levels recommended by international guidelines for protection against established health effects. The typical and peak RF levels from Wi-Fi in locations occupied by children in the classroom were of the order of 10-4 and 10-2% of the exposure guidelines, respectively. Typical RF levels in the classroom were similar between Wi-Fi and radio but higher than other sources. In the schoolyard typical RF levels were higher for radio, TV and mobile phone base stations compared to Wi-Fi. The results of this study showed that the typical RF exposure of children from Wi-Fi at school is very low and comparable or lower to other sources in the environment.
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