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Abstract
Summarize the purpose, scope, and findings of the literature review.

Tholkappiyan G
 Contents

INTRODUCTION 2

SOURCES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS 2

EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH 2

APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS 3

MITIGATION AND STRATEGIES AND REGULATION 3

FUTURE DIRECTIONS 3

BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND HEALTH CONCERNS 3

TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF EMF 4

EMF MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES 4

CONCLUSIONS 4

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 INTRODUCTION

 Define electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and their relevance in

modern society.

 Discuss the omnipresence of EMFs due to technological

advancements.

 Outline the importance of understanding EMFs for both

health and technological considerations.

SOURCES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

 Detail natural sources (e.g., cosmic radiation, Earth's magnetic field)

and artificial sources (e.g., power lines, electronic devices).

 Discuss the frequency spectrum of EMFs (radio waves, microwaves,

infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays).

EFFECTS ON HUMAN HEALTH

 Review studies on the potential health effects of EMFs.

 Present findings on the controversial topic of EMF exposure and its

association with health issues like cancer, neurological disorders,
and fertility problems.

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  Discuss limitations and uncertainties in research methodologies
and conflicting results.

APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

 Explore diverse applications of EMFs across industries and

technologies (telecommunications, medical devices, power
generation, etc.).
 Highlight the positive impacts and advancements enabled by EMF-
based technologies.

MITIGATION AND STRATEGIES AND

REGULATION

 Present measures to reduce EMF exposure in various settings

(residential, occupational).
 Discuss international guidelines and regulations set by
organizations like WHO, ICNIRP, and FCC.
 Evaluate the effectiveness of shielding, distance, and exposure time
reduction as mitigation strategies.

FUTURE DIRECTIONS
 Summarize key findings from the literature review.
 Propose areas for further research or technological advancements
in EMF understanding, regulation, and mitigation.

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 BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS AND HEALTH
CONCERNS

 Studies on the potential health effects of EMFs on humans and

other organisms.

 Review of research findings on possible associations between EMF

exposure and conditions like cancer, neurological disorders, and
reproductive health issues.
 Controversies and debates within the scientific community
regarding EMF exposure and health risks.

TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS OF EMF

 Overview of various applications of EMFs in daily life, including

telecommunications, medical devices (MRI machines), and power
generation and transmission.
 Advancements in technology utilizing EMFs and their societal
impacts.

EMF MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

 Review of methods and devices used for measuring EMFs in

different environments.
 Evaluation of the accuracy, limitations, and advancements in
measurement technologies.

CONCLUSIONS

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 Summary of key findings and discussions from the literature
review.
 Suggestions for policy-makers, researchers, and stakeholders
based on the review's insights.