LTE & health - L1

LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the next major enhancement to mobile radio communications networks. LTE is a standard that is being finalised as part of the future evolution of 3G, which incorporates significantly increased data rates and better performance to enhance the mobile broadband experience.

LTE, like all other radio communications standards, is based on the use of radio waves or radio frequency (RF) energy to transmit and receive voice and data calls.

In relation to wireless networks (including LTE) and health, the conclusion from the WHO is;

“Considering the very low exposure levels and research results collected to date, there is no convincing scientific evidence that the weak RF signals from base stations and wireless networks cause adverse health effects.”

WHO Fact sheet 304  http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs304/en/index.html

In 2009 and 2010, the International Commission for Non Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) reaffirmed the EMF safety guidelines following a review of national and international EMF research and published scientific literature.

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