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There is considerable ongoing discussion about the effects of low-level exposure to electromagnetic fields. Resources like Static Electric and Magnetic Fields and Human Health and Possible Health Effects of Exposure to Residential Electric and Magnetic Fields provide extensive information on this topic. To address your specific concern about cellular radio towers, here are a few key points to consider:
- Cellular towers operate at low power to limit their range (refer to How Cell Phones Work for an explanation of how low power is integral to the functioning of cellular technology). The power emitted by the tower is comparable to that of a CB radio.
- If you are concerned about the potential risks of cellular radio waves, the greater concern would likely be for the users of the phones, since the transmitter is just inches away from the head rather than being hundreds of feet distant.
For more details, check out How Cell-Phone Radiation Works.
Here are some informative links:
- Understanding How Cell Phones Operate
- Explaining How Radio Technology Works
