Published Article

ABSTRACT
Cell phone usage is increasing rapidly as people's knowledge of its importance in
communication and its relevancy in ease of communication is becoming well known to
people. Technology growth, improvement, and affordability are perhaps the reasons for this
increased number and usage. This study extends the boundary conditions of existing
literature by studying the alterations in the terrestrial electromagnetic environment which
are believed to have a negative impact on the biological systems of human beings. The
microwave frequencies used in cell phones cause both thermal and non-thermal effects. The
cell structures of human beings are affected by EMR from mobile antennas and base stations.
It is also believed that EMR is a major cause of cancer. EMR is absorbed as it interacts or
intermingles with matter and transfers wave energy into the medium. The quantity of RFEMR radiation energy absorbed by human tissue depends on the duration of exposure,
intensity, frequency and polarization. Previous studies show that residents living near mobile
phone stations complain of nonspecific symptoms of ill-health such as headache and sleep
disturbances. This paper is an independent review of the Sources of Electromagnetic
Radiation in Telecommunication with emphasis on Cell Phone Communication and Public
Awareness Creation.
KEYWORDS: Electromagnetic spectrum, Communication, Health Communication,
Biological effects, electromagnetic radiation