In their study of radiofrequency radiation in Vancouver schools, Artnarong Thansandote and colleagues " . . . conclude[d] that the levels measured during [their] study posed no health risk to the students, school staff or the general public . . . ." [1] In fact, they did not measure health. They showed that levels of radiation in schools with antennae nearby are thousands of times higher than background radiation levels, which, granted, are lower than the mysterious safety code levels. I looked up the author's references and I am unable to Figure outhow the safety limits were determined. To conclude that there is no health risk seems to be an inappropriate leap of faith far beyond what the data would warrant.
We know that x-radiation at a level substantially lower than that which causes immediate harm is still potentially lethal over time. Why should we think that radiofrequency radiation is any different? This study does not provide any reassurances to this pertinent concern.
Ronald G. Cridland, MD
Calgary, Alta.
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