Good day.
Not so long ago I witnessed one dispute regarding the harmfulness of a Wi-Fi router ...
Honestly, I heard a lot of new and interesting things (for some reason I never thought about the effect of Wi-Fi on health). 👀
This is how the topic of this article was born. In it, I decided to go through the main statements and myths that are spread on the network (at least those that I managed to hear / read).
I think it will be very interesting for everyone who is interested in this topic. 👌
So...
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Different opinions about the dangers of Wi-Fi
👉 Are the waves harmless ...
A typical router emits waves in the 2.4 GHz range. Scientists from Europe and the USA have long conducted experiments and found out that waves in the range of 0.5 - 2.4 GHz have a negative effect on human health (i.e., waves are not harmless!).
Wi-Fi is everywhere!
Although, it should be noted right away that many other devices that are in every apartment (telephone, microwave oven, radio, etc.) also operate at this frequency.
Accordingly, they are also harmful, like a Wi-Fi router. However, no one makes so much noise around mobile phones, which, in terms of the degree of harm, affect us no less (especially since the phone is often located near the ear, and the router is at least 2-3 meters away from us ...).
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👉 About the degree of harm ...
A lot of research has been done by various scientists, physicians and engineers. The general opinion is that, of course, Wi-Fi does harm, but it will be possible to say exactly about its degree of impact only after 10 ÷ 15 years (and this is at best).
Now, for now, we can state that the radiation is scanty enough and cannot permanently harm a person. To be applied significant harm - you need to stand near some very powerful radiation (much more powerful than a regular home router).
results Studies by Danish scientists have shown that if the radiation from a Wi-Fi router is increased by 100-200 times (and even more), then the radiation from it will still be harmless to the body (and will be within the acceptable limits accepted throughout the world).
Research by scientists on the impact of a 15 minute conversation on a mobile phone
By the way, microwave ovens (which are in every 2nd kitchen) also operate at a frequency of 2.4 GHz and are emitted 100 thousand times stronger radiation.
However, when the microwave is working, no one comes out of the kitchen and the food heated in it is calmly consumed (and there is something to think about here too?).
By the way, studies conducted by Professor Malcolm Sperrin show that a microwave oven and a router are not capable of causing any significant harm to human health ...
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👉 About the experiments themselves ...
Quite a lot of experiments have been carried out. For example, in Europe, approximately the same people were selected by age, habits, health status, and other parameters.
Then they divided them into two groups and placed them in two different houses: one had a Wi-Fi router, the other did not. The researchers were interested in the questions: how to affect the influence of the router on sleep, on the speed of reaction and thinking, on the general well-being. The experiment for a month did not reveal absolutely no patterns ...
Experiments were carried out with both animals and plants. For example, schoolchildren from Finland planted plants in pots and then put them in different rooms (one had a Wi-Fi network, the other did not).
According to their experiment, they found a pattern that seeds germinate better in a room where there is no Wi-Fi.On germinated seeds and adult plants, no effect was noticed.
However, their experiments were criticized by scientists and recognized as not informative (some parameters were not observed for the complete "purity" of the experiment).
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👉 What did doctors come to today
In general, all doctors recognize that radio waves have a negative effect on a person (and it doesn't matter if it's Wi-Fi or a simple phone).
The greatest impact and harm Wi-Fi has on pregnant women and young children. Therefore, it is highly undesirable for them to spend a long time in places where there are Wi-Fi zones. It is also not recommended to install routers in bedrooms, nurseries, schools and hospitals.
What devices still emit harmful radiation to humans
Brain vessels specialists - note that phones and tablets with a Wi-Fi network can be harmful (when you bring them close to your head during a conversation, for example).
Especially, do not put your phone under the pillow or next to your head while sleeping. Instead of rest, the body receives a "good" portion of radiation ...
Some male health experts have noted the negative impact of Wi-Fi on sperm counts. Their recommendation is also quite simple: do not carry your phone constantly in your pants pocket (you can carry it in your purse), do not work at your laptop when you have it on your lap (it is better to put it on the table).
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👉 What's more harmful: a phone or a Wi-Fi router
Quite a popular question. On average, the radiation of waves from a phone is several times stronger than from a Wi-Fi router. In addition, the phone often has to be brought to the head (which can be reflected in the thin vessels of the brain), while the router is standing in the distance.
Scientists note that in terms of the degree of harm, mobile gadgets (tablets, phones) cause much more damage to health than an ordinary home Wi-Fi router.
However, it is still too early to draw final conclusions. Many agree that it will be possible to draw sufficiently representative conclusions in ~ 10 years, when the experiments and experiments on the long-term effect on the health of waves from these devices will be completed.
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⇒ RESULTS ⇐
In general, you can argue for a long time, but I think that no one adheres to the idea that Wi-Fi is useful in a bend ...
The main dispute is between whether it is very harmful, or the degree of impact is extremely small. Therefore, here are a few tips that will help you reduce the time and impact of Wi-Fi anyway.
- try not to place the Wi-Fi router in those places of the apartment where you spend a lot of time. It is much better, for example, instead of a bedroom or a hall, to put the router in the corridor (where no one is sitting, sleeping, playing, etc.);
- when you are not working on the Internet - it is recommended to turn off the router (in some models, you can configure the work schedule: and the router will automatically turn off, say, at night, when everyone is asleep and nobody needs it ...);
- it is advisable not to keep the laptop on your lap while working (it is better to put it on a table). The same applies to a mobile phone - constantly carrying it in a trouser pocket, and at night putting a pillow underneath is much more harmful than a router in a room;
- Wi-Fi radiation is much weaker than 3G / 4G radiation in phones!
- it is highly desirable that the Wi-Fi router is at least 2-3 meters away from you (the main radiation occurs in the immediate vicinity of the router - with each "extra" meter, the degree of radiation drops several times);
- By the way, do not forget that in many places (cafes, airports, parks, trains, etc.) there is free Wi-Fi, which means radiation. It makes sense not to sit in such places all your free time;
- Also, don't forget that half of your neighbors also have Wi-Fi routers and they also have an impact: and no less than your equipment. Some experts recommend using aluminum foil insulation, or a metal mesh (allows you to significantly reduce any radiation passing through the walls into your room).
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Well, in general, if you sum up and express your purely opinion about this, then I will say this: progress does not stand still, and seems to be every year we are surrounded by more and more dangers around ... 👀
but, even some 100-200 years ago - there was no Wi-Fi, no mobile phones, but the dangers were even greater, and the life expectancy was much shorter.
Wi-Fi may be harmful, but the use of advanced technologies allows us to protect us from other more problematic and dangerous situations, makes life easier and longer ...
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Good luck and health!
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First published: 08.02.2018
Correction: 10/18/2020
