5G simply stands for 5th generation – which is technically superior than previous generations. 5G will officially launch across the world by 2020. Every consequent generation is a step up on packet data speed (network access), number of simultaneous connections (connectivity) and energy efficiency per unit metric. Just because the technology descriptor numeric is increasing – it does not mean that radiation is also increasing. It does not also mean that it is linearly decreasing. Generalizations are in vain because there are multiple other factors that effect 5G as radiation.
5G telecommunication will be characterized by:
High network capacity (supporting a very dense crowd of users and devices).
Very high quanta rates (10GBps data speeds).
Energy and cost efficiency.
A key consideration in the health risks posed by 5G technology is the use of millimeter waves. These are characterized by high frequency radiation (3-300GHz). The millimeter waves provide high capacity to the network. However, millimeter waves provide a low coverage to telecommunication network. Therefore, to extend the 5G telecommunication networks, there will be a lot of small cell sites that will need to be erected. It is widely feared that such an extensive network will create very high level of radiation in the surrounding environment. That is true in part.
However, in our assessment of such small cells we see them to be operating at levels which are 20 times smaller than current cell. Therefore, for a unit area, we will see more 5G antennas with smaller radiation, as against, 1 large antenna with very high radiation.
The USA is currently leading the way on 5G. At the June 2016 press conference where the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) head Tom Wheeler announced the opening up of low, mid and high spectrum’s. There was no mention of health effects whatsoever. But the dangers are real.
5G Radiation DangersThousands of studies link low-level wireless radio frequency radiation exposures to a long list of adverse biological effects, including:
DNA single and double strand breaks.
Oxidative damage.
Disruption of cell metabolism.
Increased blood brain barrier permeability.
Melatonin reduction.
Disruption to brain glucose metabolism.
Generation of stress proteins.How To Protect Yourself From 5G?
The approach for dealing with EMFs can be summarized as:
1) Understand your exposures. Understand the different types of EMFs and how they behave – hence the need to read (and share) articles like this one.
2) Measure – use an EMF meter to obtain readings and identify hotspots.
3) Mitigate your exposure. Which means either eliminate the source, move further away from the source of radiation or shield your body.
4) Reducing (time) length of exposure.