A mother calls for more research on ubiquitous EMF exposure, especially effects on children, and supports…

I am submitting this comment in response to HHS’s Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure. I am responding from the perspective of a concerned member of the public. Given the ubiquitous nature of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure, it is high time that more research be done to address questions that have arisen over the last 30 years regarding the safety of such technology. I am not anti-technology or against progress, but technological progress without regard to public safety is wrong. As a mother of three, I am particularly concerned about the health impact on our children, who are especially susceptible to environmental stressors and toxins. I support HHS taking an active role in examining the potential health and environmental effects of wireless radiation. Questions about human health should be addressed by federal agencies with appropriate expertise in medicine, biology, epidemiology, and public health, and the experiences of individuals and families who report being affected should be considered alongside the scientific evidence. I urge HHS to carefully evaluate these experiences and the scientific evidence, identify gaps in current research, give particular attention to children and other potentially vulnerable populations, and establish appropriate federal research priorities regarding wireless radiation and public health. Thank you for providing individuals and families with an opportunity to be heard.