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Expresses concern that cumulative wireless exposure may contribute to family health problems and requests independent long-term research, practical guidance and precautionary standards.
- Research & federal duties: “onary approach and for greater transparency, independent research, and meaningful consideration of the concerns being ra”
- Children & vulnerable groups: “ools, workplaces, vehicles, and communities. Children in particular can be exposed for many hours every day,”
- Exposure limits & oversight: “nary approach when establishing policies and exposure standards that affect the health of our families and future gene”
ORIGINAL COMMENT · UNEDITED TEXT
I am submitting this comment because I am deeply concerned about the potential health effects of long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the lack of adequate consideration given to families who believe they have experienced negative effects from increased exposure.
This is not an abstract issue for our family. We have personally experienced health concerns that have caused us to question whether our environment and cumulative exposure to wireless technologies and other sources of electromagnetic radiation may be contributing factors. Watching changes in our family's health and well-being has made me increasingly concerned about how little we know about the potential long-term effects of continuous, 24-hour exposure.
What concerns me most is that exposure is no longer limited to occasional use of a cell phone or a single electronic device. Wireless signals are now present throughout our homes, schools, workplaces, vehicles, and communities. Children in particular can be exposed for many hours every day, beginning at a very young age. Families deserve to know that these exposures have been adequately studied, particularly with respect to long-term and cumulative exposure.
I am not asking the government to dismiss technology or eliminate wireless communication. I am asking for a precautionary approach and for greater transparency, independent research, and meaningful consideration of the concerns being raised by families. Research should continue to examine potential effects of chronic, low-level exposure, including effects that may not be immediately apparent.
At a minimum, families should have access to clear, unbiased information about EMF exposure and practical ways to reduce unnecessary exposure, especially for children. Government agencies should also continue to support truly independent research rather than relying solely on studies or standards that may not adequately address today's level of continuous exposure.
Our family should not have to wonder whether the technology surrounding us could be contributing to health problems. We deserve better answers. I respectfully ask that you take these concerns seriously, support additional independent research, and apply a precautionary approach when establishing policies and exposure standards that affect the health of our families and future generations.
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