IS 5G REALLY HARMFUL FOR OUR HEALTH?

The 5G network, or or fifth generation is the current generation of mobile data transmission that which delivers faster internet speeds and a more stable connection than its predecessors. For anyone who uses their phone for work or to connect with others, this next generation is well-worth the upgrade.

5G was built to connect everyone and everything. It's also way faster than 4G -- up to 10 Gbps. And it's not just mobile. Everything on the 5G network will be connected: From cell phones to laptops, washing machines to streetlights, cars to robotics. The network itself is bigger than most of the things connecting to it. And in the future, it'll evolve into the backbone behind IoT devices like self-driving cars that communicate with other cars, road signs, stop lights and street lights

But what does 5G have to do with our health?

In this Spotlight, we look at what electromagnetic radiation is, how it can impact our health, the controversy surrounding radiofrequency networks, and what this means for the advent of 5G technology.

What Is Electromagnetic Radiation?

In physics, electromagnetic radiation consists of waves of the electromagnetic field, propagating through space, carrying electromagnetic radiant energy. It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. All of these waves form part of the electromagnetic spectrum. (Wikipedia)

What are the main differences between 5G and previous technologies?

There are several differences between 5G and previous technologies. Most notably, 5G have the ability to move data at speeds that multiple higher than what we’re currently accustomed to, allowing for quicker download times. Additionally, 5G is based on high-band spectrum as opposed to low-band or mid-band spectrum frequencies. This high-band spectrum allows for more communication channels in a given area, which leads to an increase in capacity and overall higher speeds.

What are the potential health risk from 5G?

To date, and after much research performed, no adverse health effect has been causally linked with exposure to wireless technologies. Health-related conclusions are drawn from studies performed across the entire radio spectrum but, so far, only a few studies have been carried out at the frequencies to be used by 5G...

6G is the next generation wireless network that will connect people, devices and things together at super-fast speeds. 5G is a short-term marketing name for some of the technological building blocks emerging from standards development to enable next-generation wireless service. These building blocks include: millimeter wave spectrum, massive MIMO, and full duplex radios.

World Health Organization (WHO) is conducting a health risk assessment from exposure to radiofrequencies, covering the entire radiofrequency range, including 5G, to be published by 2022.