5G, the latest wireless technology, speeds up data transfer between devices using electromagnetic radiation. However, a study suggests a possible connection between wireless communication radiation (WCR), especially from 5G, and health issues in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Researchers of the study explore the impact of WCR on health, emphasizing the importance of investigating such environmental factors during pandemics.
Exposure to Radiofrequency from Wireless Communication Radiation Linked to COVID-19
WCR Exposure and COVID-19: Unveiling Connections
The 2021 study published in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Research explored the connection between the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 and the bioeffects of wireless communication radiation (WCR) exposure.
The team analyzed over 250 peer-reviewed research reports from 1969 to 2021, covering cells, animals, and humans, with a focus on radio frequencies from 600 MHz to 90 GHz (2G to 5G spectrum).
They found that exposure to WCR is associated with alterations in blood morphology, specifically rouleaux formation, mirroring changes observed in individuals with COVID-19. These alterations have the potential to contribute to blood clotting and hypoxia, suggesting a possible link between WCR exposure and health issues.
The immune system's response to WCR exposure exhibits characteristics similar to the immune dysfunction and inflammation seen in severe cases of COVID-19. This parallel emphasizes the need for a thorough exploration of the potential connections between WCR exposure and the manifestations of COVID-19.
Furthermore, investigations into WCR exposure have revealed an increase in intracellular calcium levels, a mechanism that may enhance viral infectivity and contribute to inflammatory processes. The cardiovascular system appears to be impacted by both COVID-19 and WCR exposure, with reports of cardiac effects such as arrhythmias and heart muscle damage.
Oxidative stress, a common factor in both scenarios, plays a significant role in cellular damage and inflammation. These parallels underscore the importance of in-depth studies to unravel the intricate relationship between WCR exposure and the health effects observed in COVID-19 cases.
Despite the findings, thorough investigations are essential to elucidate the connections between these phenomena and to better understand the impact of WCR on human health, particularly about COVID-19.
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Is 5G Harmful to Health?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), limited research on 5G frequencies focuses more on the broader health impacts of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) across the spectrum, with inconsistent findings. EMFs, including mobile phone frequencies, have been tentatively associated with tissue heating.
The impact of 5G exposure on cognitive function remains unexplored, though some research involving EMFs from other sources has investigated potential links. A 2017 study examining mobile phone use found an association between using a mobile phone for at least 90 minutes daily and attention difficulties.
However, a small 2018 research review analyzing 43 studies on EMFs and cognitive function reported conflicting evidence, concluding that a solid link between EMFs and cognitive concerns was not established.
The question of whether EMFs, including those associated with 5G, contribute to cancer development has been a subject of investigation. In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorized EMFs as "possibly carcinogenic" to humans.
Most studies in this context have focused on the potential link between EMFs and brain cancer, with inconsistent results. A research review found an association between EMF radiation from mobile phones and glioma (a type of brain cancer), while another study did not establish a clear link between high-frequency EMFs and brain tumors. Additional research is essential to determine the potential contribution of 5G frequencies to cancer development.
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