Are you worried about wireless radiation?

Are you worried about wireless radiation?

A Panorama investigation has highlighted potential risks from wireless (Wi-Fi) networks. The programme found some classrooms had radio frequency radiation levels three times those of a mobile phone mast. While mobile masts are not permitted to be sited near schools, 70% of secondaries and 50% of primaries use wireless networks.

The levels are still 600 times below the Government's safety limits and the official line says there are no risks of adverse health effects. However, some scientists on the Panorama programme linked similar radiation levels with an increase in cases of cancer, short-term memory loss and lower concentration capacity.

Do you think it is time the Government held a proper investigation? Are you happy about your children being exposed to the radiation in schools? Is it time to unplug the Wi-Fi transmitter in your home? Have your say.

 

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    Darren from Oxfordshire says:
    Jul 3, 11:56

    A fact of modern life is that we are surrounded by electromagnetic radiation, some natural occurring, and some artificial. Even light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Anything with electricity running through it produces electromagnetic radiation. I think there are too many environmental factors involved to single out Wifi as a source of danger. It may turn out to have some risk attached to its use, but there are so many other things out there that can have a negative impact on your health, we may never know for sure. It's all about making a personal choice. I for one won't stop using wifi.

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    Mr X from X-Ville says:
    Jun 26, 19:16

    Just think of all the radio wave traffic that is flying about these days, VHF UHF MW LW micro wave, plus the other stuff that is covert, a lap top with a wi fi is the least of my problems :-)

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    Thomas from Morden says:
    Jun 26, 14:00

    People here seem to be saying who cares about it, there are no risks, well these people are just assuming this with no evidence to back it up, i do think that wifi is not very dangerous, but i assume that there is a very small risk, i am no scientist so i am not right to say but. the person who said his ds was not harming anyone, can they find a way to scientificaly back it up.

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    Luke james from Nottingham says:
    Jun 22, 22:34

    ABASOULETLY NOT, i meen what harm can it do, aslong as were getting fun out of it, besides i use wifi with my ds, Im not harming anyone?

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    Bill from UK says:
    Jun 20, 01:17

    Have some freedom and decide for yourself.

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